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Published Date: 17 October 2007
THE Lib Dem leadership race began in earnest today, with Charles Kennedy declaring it "highly unlikely" he would stand and acting leader Vince Cable ruling himself out altogether.
Former leader Mr Kennedy said: "I think it's highly unlikely, to be honest. You should never say never in politics, but as close to never as you can get."

Mr Cable, 64, said today that he had come to the conclusion that an older candidate was not electable because of the "irrational prejudice" shown towards Sir Menzies Campbell over his age.

The contest was sparked by Sir Menzies' shock resignation on Monday and Environment spokesman Chris Huhne was expected to make a statement throwing his hat into the ring today.

He is regarded as one of the strongest candidates to replace Sir Menzies, along with home affairs spokesman Nick Clegg.



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  • Last Updated: 17 October 2007 12:00 PM
  • Source: Edinburgh Evening News
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Liberal Democrats
 
1

F.R.E.E. Mason,

Brisbane,Australia. 17/10/2007 12:49:55

Well da? wasn't he shot in Dallas years ago? L.O.L

2

alex paterson,

embra 17/10/2007 12:54:02

Does this mean he can take up the Booze again.

3

art1000,

Dunfermline 17/10/2007 13:34:11

How many boring Lib Dum non-stories are they going to write. I repeat, who cares?

4

Hmm ...,

17/10/2007 15:06:57

... the LibDems seem to have a problem "finding themselves". One thing for sure is that they are not the "nice party".

Nor are they a party with plans, organisation or even policies - they seem to drift along, hanging on the coat-tails of Labour, which was a bad mistake, even before Labour's demise.

5

drew 33,

duddingston 17/10/2007 15:40:54

#4
You might have added Winston Churchill to that list. Campbell ousted Kennedy because he wanted the job. Now seen as an abject failure he has been forced out by a bunch non of whom have anything near Kennedy's ability.

6

JDK,

East Edinburgh 17/10/2007 15:54:09

#2 Paterson you are a cheap shot little dweeb. Nasty , nasty bitter and twisted.

7

Ayrshire Scot.,

17/10/2007 16:26:45

Charles K was good, bring him back. Even when he was supposed to be a his worst re. alcohol he still seemed more effective than Ming was - Ming faltered at PMQs and didn't grow into the job.

8

The Fly Fifer,

Fife 17/10/2007 20:23:21

highly unlikely but not impossible, just as whatshisname from the tories will be back oh yes Hague, they would be a good match with Kennedys health back and a bit more maturity with Hague

9

Queen D,

Glasgow 18/10/2007 09:05:45

Is this paper going to expend it's energy speculating forever as to who will take over the Liberal party?
Personally I could'nt give a stuff who they elect,it will make little difference in Scotland.
I absolutely expect them to vanish without trace at the next election.


 

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