Clegg: Putting values above paranoia

Nick Clegg announces the closure of the family section of Yarl’s Wood detention centre by May:

“We’re putting the new arrangements in place as quickly as we can, and the new spirit is already governing the way the authorities operate. And on that, I hope the fact that there will be no children in detention this Christmas speaks for itself.

“Today’s announcement. puts our values, the protection of children, above paranoia over the protection of our borders. That puts the right thing over looking and sounding tough.”