Quote by Nick Clegg
One thing I have frankly decided is that when it comes to political reform we have two conservative parties in British politics. Both the Labour and Conservative parties have constantly and repeatedly failed to honour promises they have made about reforming, cleaning, modernising our clapped-out system.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker expresses their belief that both the Labour and Conservative parties in British politics can be considered conservative when it comes to political reform. They criticize both parties for repeatedly failing to fulfill their promises of reforming and modernizing the existing political system. The term "clapped-out" used here suggests that the system is outdated and in need of a significant overhaul. The speaker's frustration highlights a perceived lack of progress and a disillusionment with the ability of these parties to bring about meaningful change.
Topics
Politics
By Nick Clegg