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Nick Clegg rejects 'bigot' claim

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.

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Nick Clegg's office attempts to withdraw 'bigot' comment

This was not something the Deputy Prime Minister has said. It is not something he was ever going to say, because it is not something that he believes.

It was removed from the draft copy, that should never have been sent out, for that very reason.

– A spokesman for Nick Clegg

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