Actor Daniel Radcliffe has taken his first step to embark on a career in politics by signing up as the advisor to Britain's Liberal Democrats party, say reports.

Radcliffe had recently revealed his political allegiance, saying, "I'll be voting Lib Dem, without a shadow of a doubt. (Party leader) Nick Clegg rang me and we had a good chat. He's seriously impressive."

According to reports, the 20-year-old star is set to help Clegg broaden the party's appeal.

"Nick called Daniel and asked for his support. He was only too happy to help and is planning to come out in support of the party and even campaign on behalf of the Lib Dems," said a source.

"Nick is really hoping Daniel's support will be a long-term affiliation with the party as Nick knows how important it is to be in touch with the youth of today and Daniel is a perfect tool for that.

"Daniel is serious about his role within the party and has already begun mentioning the Lib Dems in high-profile interviews," the source added.

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　　热门电影《哈利·波特》男主角丹尼尔·拉德克利夫将作为政治顾问，为英国自由民主党在议会选举前“施法”拉票。

　　英国《每日邮报》21日报道，拉德克利夫去年12月与自由民主党领袖尼克·克莱格会谈，同意出任克莱格的政治顾问，帮助自由民主党吸引年轻选民。

　　“毫无疑问，我将投票给自由民主党，”拉德克利夫说，“尼克·克莱格打电话给我，我们聊得不错，他给人留下深刻印象。”

　　一名消息人士告诉《每日邮报》：“尼克打电话给丹尼尔，请求他的支持。他非常乐意帮忙并打算为自由民主党拉票，甚至愿意代表自由民主党参加竞选。”

　　这名消息人士说，丹尼尔对他在自由民主党的新角色非常认真，开始在一些高端采访中提及自由民主党。

　　自由民主党一名发言人说：“我们为得到丹尼尔这个支持者感到欣喜……丹尼尔的粉丝团涉及面广，老少通吃。”

　　拉德克利夫现居美国纽约。报道说，他已打算在英格兰购置寓所，花更多时间在英国帮助自由民主党拉票。

　　英国今夏将举行议会选举。自由民主党是英国第三大党。