Burt pays tribute to party leader Ming (From Malvern Gazette)

Burt pays tribute to party leader Ming

10:29am Tuesday 16th October 2007

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LIB Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell, who resigned on Monday, gave stability and purpose to the party, said local parliamentary candidate Richard Burt.

"He has now decided to hand on the baton and stand aside to enable our party to go from strength to strength in the future," said Mr Burt.

"Ming has made this decision - as all his political decisions - in the interest of his party and Liberal Democracy throughout Britain. Every Liberal Democrat owes Ming a huge debt of gratitude."

"During his time as Leader, Ming has earned the respect, affection and gratitude of the Party. This was reflected in the warmth with which his speech was received by the party conference three weeks ago.

"The key message of that speech was that the Liberal Democrats are the only Party with the distinctive, positive vision of a fairer and greener Britain.

"Throughout his political life Ming has campaigned for liberal values and social justice and we will ensure that we build on that legacy."

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