Menzies Campbell elected Lib Dem leader

Sir Menzies Campbell (64) was named leader of the opposition Liberal Democrats today following a vote of the party's 72,000 members…

Sir Menzies Campbell (64) was named leader of the opposition Liberal Democrats today following a vote of the party's 72,000 members.


The former Olympic athlete became an MP in 1987.

He replaces previous leader and fellow Scot Charles Kennedy, who was forced to resign in January after admitting an alcohol problem.

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