About
Sir Nicholas William Peter Clegg, commonly known as Nick Clegg, is a British retired politician and media executive. He served as Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2015. Prior to this, he was the Leader of the Liberal Democrats from 2007 to 2015. During his time in Parliament, he represented the Sheffield Hallam constituency from 2005 to 2017. He is now a senior executive at Meta (formerly Facebook).
Career Timeline
Elected MP for Sheffield Hallam
Elected as a Member of Parliament, marking his entry into national politics.
Becomes Liberal Democrat Leader
Elected as leader of the Liberal Democrats, elevating his position significantly.
Deputy Prime Minister
Appointed Deputy Prime Minister in the coalition government.
Liberal Democrats Lose Seats
Steps down as leader after significant losses in the general election.
Lost Seat in Parliament
Lost his seat in the general election, ending his parliamentary career.
Joins Facebook as VP
Appointed VP for Global Affairs and Communications at Facebook (now Meta).
Senior Meta Executive
Continues to work at Meta, influencing company policy and direction.
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Last updated: February 23, 2026