Edward Davey Backs Ming Campbell

23.01.06

Kingston and Surbiton’s Liberal Democrat MP, Edward Davey, has been asked by LibDem leadership hopeful Sir Menzies (Ming) Campbell MP to help organise his leadership campaign.

Edward Davey, who will be vice-chair on the Campbell Campaign, said:

“I’m delighted to be able to help Ming with his campaign. He will make a really effective leader who should inspire both those who have been let down by Labour and those who are increasingly worried by the Tories’ lack of substance.

“It’s great that there is now a contest with four potential candidates, as it is vital that Party members have their say on who they want to run the Party. However, I feel that Ming is has experience, credibility and people everywhere can easily imagine him as the next Prime Minister.

“This will stand in stark contrast to fading Labour leadership and a Conservative leader who wants to be Tony Blair Mark Two.

“Ming’s strong emphasis on the environment will attract more voters to the Liberal Democrats, building on the success we have achieved under both Charles Kennedy and Paddy Ashdown.”