Thursday, December 15, 2005

Charles on his way out

Not paying very close attention to the Liberal Democrats internal politics I am at a loss to explain what is happening over Charles Kennedy, but it looks like he is on his way out*. Is it really fear of losing seats to the Conservatives due to Kennedy's perceived failings of leadership? Or is it,as this Times article insinuates, to do with more personal questions about him (which as everyone knows is taken to read he drinks too much (which is always denied))?

James Graham has more, and is more informed, but he seems similarly at a loss to explain it. He notes the Times is much more hostile than the other papers.

* On the other hand who would replace him?