Video: Nick Clegg says 'evil' murder of Daniel Pelka 'should be on all of our consciences'

 

Thursday 01 August 2013

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg says the "vile, evil murder" of Daniel Pelka should be "on all of our consciences".
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