Nick Clegg must find a backbone if he wishes to redeem himself - Mirror.co.uk

The ring of steel erected to protect Nick Clegg in the city of Sheffield is a measure of how unpopular he and the Lib Dems have become.

What was until last May's election a party of protest is now a party protested against as it props up the cut-happy Conservatives.

Mr Clegg sold his principles for a chauffeurdriven Jag so, if he wishes to redeem himself, the Deputy PM must find a backbone. And he can start by telling David Cameron he will not back unfair cuts and NHS privatisation.

If he does not, the Liberal Democrats should expect to hide behind steel barriers for the rest of this Parliament.