Former deputy prime minister wants to give new leader Tim Farron space to build team without having to glance over his shoulder,says sourceNick Clegg has turned down the offer of a prominent post in the new Liberal Democrat frontbench to allow Tim Farron to mould the party in his own image.
The former deputy prime minister, who was offered a post combining foreign affairs, or defence and Europe,has told his successor as Lib Dem leader that he would like to wait until next year before he joins his team.
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Source: theguardian.com