Nick Clegg has denied planning to use the word 'bigot' after a speech on gay marriage was given a rapid re-write. An initial draft which was sent to the media contained the word, but it disappeared in an updated version.
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg was embarrassed today after being forced to withdraw comments in which he branded opponents of equal marriage as "bigots". The first extracts released early by his office said:
But it was quickly re-written to:
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.