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Nick Clegg was rocked by a grassroots revolt yesterday as members protested against cuts, Trident and tuition fees.

The rebellion was led by Deputy Leader Simon Hughes who promised to stand up for core Liberal policies.

He said: "Opposition to a likefor-like replacement of Trident. That is our position, we should be proud of it. Scrapping tuition fees. That is our position and we should be proud of it." The MP spoke after the conference backed a rebel motion demanding that the poorest are protected from Coalition cuts to benefits.

Delegates lined up to attack the Tories, with Ros Kayes, of Dorset, accusing George Osborne of "running rampage".

The Chancellor's comments about people making a "lifestyle choice" to live on benefits were "sickening", she said.