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Nick Clegg will make his first appearance representing Britain at a major international event
Clegg dons statesman cap for UN summit

by Peter Wozniak Nick Clegg is to fly to New York to represent Britain at the UN meeting on the Millenium Development Goals, 24 hours after his speech to Lib Dems at their conference. In his first appearance representing the UK at a major international event, the deputy prime minister will emphasise the UK’s commitment… Read more »

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Queen last addressed UN general assembly in 1957
Queen’s UN speech has coalition resonance

By politics.co.uk staff Britain’s head of state used her speech to the United Nations general assembly in New York to praise the values of cooperation – in an address with particular resonance for the coalition. Queen Elizabeth last addressed the UN general assembly in 1957, when she looked forward to a time when the institution… Read more »