I still remember when I really liked Clegg. It seems like a long time ago now, but I have to admit that his latest speech – and his remit to deliver political reform – has moved him onto ground I can unambiguously support.

My housemate, not as political as I am, was completely stunned by this speech. She said, “This is real? We can really have this?” and I feel the same. The full text of the speech is on the BBC’s website and it’s well worth reading. Particular highlights include:

Landmark legislation, from politicians who refused to sit back and do nothing while huge swathes of the population remained helpless against vested interests, who stood up for the freedom of the many, not the privilege of the few.

and…

As long as money plays such a big part in our politics, we are never going to curtail the tyranny of vested interests.

“Tyranny”, along with “betrayal” is another one of those words that only politicians ever say, but I can’t quite help myself. “Tyranny of vested interest” is music to my ears.