"Ming led the party with distinction and integrity" - Farron

Following the news this evening that Sir Menzies Campbell has resigned as leader of the Liberal Democrats, Tim Farron, PPS to Sir Menzies has issued the following statement:

"This is a decision Ming, and Ming alone has taken. He took over in extremely difficult circumstances and he's done an outstanding job in stabilising the party, a fact borne out by election results in Dunfermline, Bromley and of course here in Westmorland and Lonsdale. It has been a privilege to serve as Parliamentary Private Secretary to Sir Ming and he leaves his post with a proud record and with the party in a state of unity and good health. He has led the largest ever parliamentary party with distinction and integrity and deserves enormous credit for that."