But DUP MPs have notoriously poor attendance records and at least one senior Lib
Dem MP believes the party could
hold the «
balance of power» for votes on areas
of mutual interest, such as housebuilding.
The remarks by Clegg, which are relatively recent, may undermine his claim that he has no preference over a future Lib
Dem coalition partner if the party
holds the
balance of power after the next election.