Nick Clegg arriving in Sheffield to cast his vote this morning

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg cast his vote in Sheffield this morning and denied that his Liberal Democrat party had lost support in the city.

“A lot of people have questions but the vast majority of people understand that we are doing a difficult job and that we are trying to do it as fairly, compassionately and responsibly as possible.”

The Lib Dems are expected to lose a closely fought battle for control of the city council to Labour in today’s local elections. He stated that local residents of Sheffield were positive when he talked to them.

Nick Clegg just after voting praised the local candidates for their work in the city. “I am keen to support Liberal Democrat candidates who have shown incredible commitment to local communities.”

The Deputy Prime Minister, who is leading the “Yes” campaign in the AV referendum, encouraged voters to get “stuck in” and have their say today.

Photographs by Mike Taylor

Video by Angelina Wenjuan HE