Simon Hughes and Vince Cable have just announced that Ming Campbell has resigned as leader of the Lib Dems. Nick Clegg and Chris Huhne are both expected to run for the leadership, with Clegg starting as the favourite. The timetable for the leadership contest will be announced on Tuesday.
The immediate beneficiary of Ming’s departure is Gordon Brown as Ming’s departure will take the spotlight off his problems. While those vying to succeed Ming are all likely to have more appeal in Southern Tory / Lib Dem marginals than he did.
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