Lib Dem leader calls for patience on coalition | Reuters

Britain's Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg speaks during a Yes to Reform rally at the Liberal Democrat conference in Liverpool, northern England, September 18, 2010.

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LIVERPOOL, England | Sun Sep 19, 2010 11:51am BST

LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) - Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg urged party members on Sunday not to panic about a slide in poll ratings after he led them into Britain's first coalition government since World War Two.