Nick Clegg’s best moments as Lib Dem leader

Sadly, the rumours weren’t true, and Nick Clegg did not resign, but that shouldn’t stop us reflecting on Nick Clegg’s best moments as leader of the Lib Dems. Here’s a few highlights:

When he did that election broadcast called “Say goodbye to broken promises”

It’s got funnier with time.

When he pledged to vote against tuition fees, then trebled them

When he led the Lib Dems to their worst local election performance in almost thirty years…

…and then beat that to lead them to their worst local election performance in thirty years

When he cut Sure Start centres

Nick Clegg, 2010: “Difficult decisions are going to have to be made in public spending, but Sure Start is one of the best things the last government has done and I want all these centres to stay open”

2014: 

When Lib Dem Voice readers voted that he was the worst minister in 2012

Still, 123 people voted for Clegg, which is the most votes he’s received in years.

When he challenged Nigel Farage to a televised debate, then lost. Twice.

You didn’t even come close. If we give you a slow clap, please don’t mistake it for applause.

When he supported the Bedroom Tax, then the Lib Dems decided they opposed it, but still didn’t vote against it

And then at this year’s conference the Lib Dems decided not to pledge to scrap it. Do they support it? Do they not? Does anyone know?

But if nothing else, we’ll always remember this