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Resignation of Sir Menzies Campbell

October 16, 2007 1:40 PM
Stephen Williams MP and Sir Menzies Campbell

Sir Menzies Campbell visited Bristol in March 2006, shortly after his election as Liberal Democrat Leader

Commenting on the resignation yesterday evening of Sir Menzies Campbell as Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Stephen Williams said:

"I am sorry that Ming has taken this decision. He has given the party a period of stability and sound management after the forced resignation of Charles Kennedy. However, now that we know the next general election is not until at least May 2009, I think he was right to take the personal decision to step down now and allow a new leader to build support for the party in the years ahead."

There is plenty of talent in the parliamentary party, and I am sure the election for our new Leader will enable the candidates to showcase their talents."

When asked who he would be supporting in the upcoming leadership election, Stephen Williams added:

"I will be meeting potential candidates during the week and will make up my mind who to support when I have spoken to all of them."

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