Britain's Liberal Democratic Party leader resigns

Xinhua News Agency | January 7, 2006 | Copyright

Britain's Liberal Democratic Party leader resigns

LONDON, Jan. 7 (Xinhua) -- Leader of the Britain's third largest party resigned on Saturday after he admitted of having drink problems and fellow party members urged him to quit.

Charles Kennedy, six-year leader of the second major opposition party -- the Liberal Democratic Party, made a statement on Saturday saying he has resigned as leader of the Liberal Democrats with immediate effect, only two days after revealing his battle with alcohol.

"When the nominations do open for the leadership of our party, I will not be putting my name ...

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