Liberal Democrat leader resigns

Liberal Democrat leader resigns

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In a letter to party president Simon Hughes he said questions about his leadership were "getting in the way of further progress by the party".

Mr Hughes said the party owed Sir Menzies "a huge debt of gratitude".

Deputy leader Vincent Cable will take over as acting leader for now - a leadership timetable will be announced on Tuesday.

The official announcement was made by Mr Cable and Mr Hughes, who said Sir Menzies had taken the decision in the "interests of the party and of Liberal Democracy".

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supprising that he only lasted this long
wounder if he was forced to resign or it was on his own
since in the background people are shouting to Simon Hughes
were they the ones holding the dagger. suggesting it wasnt his own will to resign.

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