deputy labour leader erich heinemann will act in his place until a replacement is elected. in his place until a replacement is elected. david cam and began his term as prime minister with liberal -- the liberal democrat leader nick clegg as his deputy. on tuesday, they had their first meeting to outline their priorities as a coalition government. the dow good afternoon, everyone. welcome. >> good afternoon, everyone. welcome. we want to put aside our party differences and work together in the national interest. since i set that goal, both of our parties have given their full backing to our coalition agreement. the liberal-democrat and conservative government that we the first government in 65 years. it will be an administration that is united behind three key principles. freedom, fairness, in responsibility. it will be an administration united behind one purpose -- is to give our country the strong and stable and determined leadership that we need for the long term. in the weeks ahead, we will be out in greater detail of our partnership and a full policy coalition governmen