Ok, so the LibDems are interesting afterall
Mark Oaten has resigned as LibDem Home Affairs spokesman. His resignation yesterday preceeded News of the World allegations of an affair with a rent boy.Oaten, who is married with two children, was confronted with the story in advance by the paper.
Sky news reader Martin Popplewell said of the affair yesterday:
"My instant reaction was when I heard about this was that it was someone else, but let's not go there."
The remaining leadership contenders: the unknown Chris Hunhe, the unmarried Simon Hughes and the undead Ming Campbell, must be uneasy this morning as the LibDem meltdown continues...
Update: The spotlight now seems to be turning to Hughes, who campaigned against Peter Tatchell in the 1983 election under the banner of "A Straight Choice"
I agree, actually. It means homosexuals aren't going to be able to get the job - and I think a gay Liberal Democrat Leader is probably a good fit. The party does have liberal in its title after all.
Posted by
Matt |
Mon Jan 23, 03:11:00 pm
Of course, party leaders - even Prime Ministers don't have to be married. Ted Heath was a bachelor… no, wait, Ted Heath was useless…
Being unknown should disqualify Huhne, being undead will probably disqualify Ming, so it falls to Simon "women won't marry me" Hughes to lead in the Ted Heath mould.
Posted by
Ben |
Fri Jan 27, 12:19:00 pm
from Guido's blog comments:
Anonymous said...
Does everyone understand now why Charlie K had a drink problem?!
10:23 AM
Posted by
Ben |
Fri Jan 27, 12:23:00 pm