Labour MP Emily Thornberry has congratulated Nick Clegg - who trekked across the arctic with her in February - on winning the leadership of the Liberal Democrats. Emily and Nick put politics aside to join forces to trek across the Arctic and raise money for Islington based The Children's Society.
During the 300km trek Emily and Nick fed, cleaned and cared for their husky dogs, built an igloo together to sleep in and caught fish to survive. The trek was a test of their stamina and physical strength, as they battled with the freezing cold.
Emily said:
"Congratulations to Nick for winning a close run contest. We may not agree on everything politically, but we get on well personally. I look forward to seeing him leading the Lib Dems in the House of Commons chamber -a warmer meeting place than the Arctic Circle".
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The Westminster Arctic Challenge was the first expedition of a new cross party organisation called The Westminster Challenge. Established by people from across the political divide, The Westminster Challenge aims to engage politicians directly in the work of charities in the UK. Charities benefiting from the challenge included The Children's Society, Crime Stoppers and Cancer Research UK.
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The expedition went through Finland, Sweden and Norway to the Tri-nations Border north of the Arctic Circle. The MP team, included Emily Thornberry (Lab), Nick Clegg (LD), Tobias Ellwood (Con), Ed Vaizey (Con) and Jenny Willott (LD).
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