The New Ming Dynasty

06.04.06

Edward Davey, Liberal Democrat MP for Kingston and Surbiton, expressed his delight at the election of Sir Menzies Campbell MP as the new leader of the Liberal Democrats.

 Sir Ming won by over 8,000 votes in a ballot of Party members. The turnout was 72 %, up 10 % on the last leadership election in 1999.

Edward Davey, who had been publicly backing Ming Campbell from the start, said 

“This is fantastic news both for Ming and for the Liberal Democrat Party.

“He won by a comfortable margin and obviously has the backing of the wider Party as well as the overwhelming support of MPs. 

“He has the gravitas and experience that will make him a serious contender against the young Mr Cameron in the Conservative Party. 

“I am looking forward to helping Ming fight for a greener, fairer, decent Britain at peace with itself at home and admired abroad.”