MEP Algeria tweet condemned
Nick Clegg has condemned Lib Dem MEP Graham Watson's now-deleted tweet relating to the hostage situation in Algeria as 'sick' and offensive. The tweet, which read 'Al Qaeda 1, David Cameron 0' has since been deleted.
Clegg: Algeria tweet sent from MEP's account is 'sick and offensive'
A spokesman for Nick Clegg said an Algeria-related tweet sent from Lib Dem MEP Graham Watson's account was "sick and offensive."
The tweet, since deleted, read: "Al Qaeda 1, @David_Cameron 0".
I'm told Mr Clegg was "furious" when he heard about the message. The party is still stressing, however, that they can't be sure Mr Watson himself sent it.
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