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SDC Hosts Deputy Prime Minister

Date published: 20 June 2012

SDC Hosts Breakfast Meeting

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SDC welcomed Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg MP to its Head Office on Saturday 16th June when he met bosses from leading Bedford Borough businesses. The Liberal Democrat leader met figures from 14 of the biggest firms in the Bedford Borough in a breakfast meeting to discuss their concerns and answer questions.

Nick Clegg said: "I've been hearing from leading local businesses here in Bedford about the key issues for them.

"Business like those I've met this morning are the engines of their local economies, and the important issues for them are the important issues for our economy across the country, including here in Bedford."

SDC managing director Francis Shiner said: "We were delighted to host the Deputy Prime Minister, and to raise a range of issues with him alongside fellow key local businesses."

"To have the opportunity locally to talk directly to a figure at the top of government is a rare thing, and I'm pleased we were able to do so here today."

Pictured above with Nick Clegg are those who attended the meeting.

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