Nick Clegg to make keynote speech at Liberal Democrats Spring conference

The transcript discusses the lack of details in the pre-election budget by Alistair Darling and Gordon Brown, criticizing their approach to deficit control. It then shifts focus to the Conservative Party, highlighting their threats and political maneuvers, as David Cameron, George Osborne, and Ken Clark warn of market consequences if their desired election results are not achieved. The narrative portrays the Conservatives as desperate and entitled, using a protection racket-like strategy.

What did Alistair Darling and Gordon Brown confirm about the pre-election budget?

What threats did David Cameron and his colleagues make regarding the voters' decisions?

What is the overall tone of the commentary regarding the actions of the conservatives?

How do the conservatives perceive their chances of victory according to the text?

What is described as a political version of a protection racket in the text?