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11 March 2011

Clegg needs to inspire his party’s members

The Lib Dem leader needs to worry less about the public and more about his party at this week’s conf

By Olly Grender

If you have never been to a party conference, I urge you to go at some point. It is completely different from any other animal. When there’s a crucial debate about a policy issue with passion on all sides the conference hall positively fizzes with energy. The Lib Dems have always prided themselves on the quality of the debate and the Lib Dem spring conference in Sheffield will be no exception. This year’s hot topic: health reforms.

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