Since I became the Deputy Prime Minister I have had the privilege of spending a bit of time representing Britain’s interests in other parts of the world. I have visited Latin America and Asia to boost exports. I have been to Africa, where we are building better education systems as well as helping fight corruption,
‘I’m in for Monet laundering.’
‘Hey, this vintage coat has still got a vintage person inside it.’
‘...it’s just that some away games can be so time-consuming.’
‘The cull’s been a disaster.’
‘I never realised a pet peeve was an actual animal.’
‘I wouldn’t go in there if I were you — Mum and Dad are doing that thing we’re not allowed to look at on the internet.’
‘These dice are loaded.’
‘You have abandonment issues.’
‘These acceptance speeches go on far too long.’
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