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Nick Clegg

If you scratch below the surface and ask what really makes me tick, it's the liberalism of trying to promote freedom and opportunity. Promoting social mobility is one of the keys to that.

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Nick Clegg is saying that his core motivation comes from a belief in liberal values, specifically the importance of increasing individual freedom and chances for success. He believes that helping people move up in society is essential to achieving these goals.

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