Clegg Says Tuition Fees Rise Is Fair

The speaker addresses the context of an upcoming vote, explaining that the policy in question is not the ideal choice for the Liberal Democrats but is necessary given the country's financial constraints. The policy requires graduates to contribute to university costs, but only when they are financially able. The speaker argues that this is the fairest option under the current circumstances.

What is the speaker's perspective on the policy that the Liberal Democrats would have ideally wanted?

In what way does the speaker believe the proposed policy is fair?