Sir Menzies, 64, who was Lib Dem foreign affairs spokesman and acting leader, topped a ballot of party members after a five week campaign.

He beat economic affairs spokesman Chris Huhne in the final run off. Party President Simon Hughes came third.

Sir Menzies, who got 57% of the vote, said he was ready to take risks to "modernise" the party and lead it "back to government".

It must be rather awkward being in the Liberal Democrat camp these days, which way does one swing, to the left, or to the right? If one supports the new leader, or campaigns on his behalf, does one run the risk of being described as MINGING?

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# posted by Curly : 7:48 pm