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Nick Clegg appointed Deputy Prime Minister

The Queen approves Nick Clegg as Deputy Prime Minister.

• From: Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street
• Published: 12 May 2010

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Her Majesty The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of Nick Clegg as Deputy Prime Minister.

It has been agreed that five Cabinet posts will be filled by Liberal Democrats, including the appointment of Nick Clegg.

Published 12 May 2010