Liberal Democrat conference: Lamb on Clegg abuse

The personal abuse faced by the Deputy Prime Minister "would have broken many a lesser person than Nick" claimed Norman Lamb MP.

The newly-appointed Care Minister, seen as one of Nick Clegg's closest allies, said the party leader would "absolutely" still be at the helm in 2015, the expected date of the next general election.

The Liberal Democrats are meeting this weekend for their annual conference, days after Mr Clegg apologised for a previous election pledge on tuition fees.

More clips and news on our BBC website; 'like' us on Facebook page; follow us on Twitter