Mike Hancock MP refers to the “men in gray sandals” as “A shower of shits” for ousting Ming Campbell, the only MP to have won a medal at the 1928 Olympics.
Hancock calls for Charles Kennedy’s return
Ming is no-where to be seen. Becomes clear he hasn’t spoken to Party President Simon Hughes, now Acting Leader Vince Cable, or to his own PPS, whose name escapes me but who has a constant surprised expression.
Chris Huhne temporarily referred to as the left wing candidate until someone realises he’s exactly the same as Nick Clegg
Simon Hughes rules himself out - no shit
Steve Webb seems to be the proper left wing option - though for some reason the BBC can’t find a picture of him for their potential candidates page.
Vince “Low Voltage” Cable on Newsnight refuses to rule himself out.
Lynne Featherstone and Sarah Teather mentioned as potential candidates
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I think it will be down to Clegg/Huhne/Webb. Who knows Clegg and Huhne might to a deal and it might be Clegg vs. Webb?
westbromblog said this on October 16th, 2007 at 12:07 am
We all remember Ming as “the fastest white man on the planet”, but what did he do in later life? Is he still alive?
Lobster Blogster said this on October 16th, 2007 at 7:10 am
Shower of Shit ?
Can only be Oaten
GW said this on October 16th, 2007 at 3:08 pm