A BOLTON MP launched an attack on the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg for supporting cuts to the NHS.

Julie Hilling, who represents Bolton West, asked Mr Clegg in the House of Commons whether he agreed with Chancellor George Osborne that the Government had made cuts without affecting frontline services.

She added: “Does the Deputy Prime Minister agree or does he regret supporting every cut the Government has made?”

Mr Clegg said he regretted the fact that all households had taken a hit of £3,000 because of the economic crash in 2008 which, he said, was partly down to the “neglect” of the Labour party.