Why I'm backing Ming

Ming's supporters explain why they're backing him to lead the Liberal Democrats:

David Steel: the man to lead our party is Menzies Campbell

February 21st, 2006

Lord Steel of AikwoodI believe Menzies Campbell is the best person to take the Party forward.

I have known Campbell since his student days. When fellow Glasgow University students John Smith, Donald Dewar and Derry Irvine were honing their skills with the prospect of sound careers in the Labour Party, Ming - like me in the safer pastures of Edinburgh - joined the Liberals, who had only half a dozen MPs.

His Liberalism has been bold and consistent. In 1970 as the be-medalled “fastest man in Britain”, he used his sporting popularity to help rescue me in the difficult task of opposing the then-racist Springboks’ visit to my constituency in the rugby-mad Scottish Borders. We have been close friends ever since.

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Adrian Sanders MP: I want a Leader who will be different

January 25th, 2006

Sajjad Karim MEP: best chance of uniting the party at every level

January 31st, 2006

Shirley Williams: Ming is widely admired for his judgement, his wisdom and his thoughtful championing of fundamental freedoms.

February 22nd, 2006

Jo Swinson MP: Ming’s authenticity is in stark contrast with Cameron’s opportunistic lip-service approach

January 27th, 2006

Tom McNally: Ming is uniquely placed to give us the leadership and credibility we need

February 6th, 2006

Andrew George MP: Ming’s political judgement has always been impeccable and his knowledge, authority and experience commands tremendous respect

February 9th, 2006

Ed Davey MP: my reasons for backing Ming: credibility, professionalism, liberalism and personal warmth

January 25th, 2006

Norman Lamb MP: it is no surprise that so many Members of Parliament are supporting Ming

February 2nd, 2006

Baroness Sarah Ludford MEP: authority and commitment

February 3rd, 2006

Chris Davies MEP: Why I’m backing the pinstriped radical

January 23rd, 2006

John Hemming MP: I have decided to endorse Ming Campbell

February 19th, 2006

Paddy Ashdown: why I am supporting Ming Campbell

February 9th, 2006

David Laws explains why he is backing Ming Campbell (podcast)

February 25th, 2006

Graham Watson MEP: Ming Campbell… has become the Party’s most consistently impressive MP

January 23rd, 2006

Alistair Carmichael MP: I am excited and inspired by the idea of having Ming as our leader.

February 13th, 2006

Paul Keetch MP: Ming is a passionate advocate of social justice and economic liberalism, which I feel will unite the party at every level.

February 15th, 2006

Paul Burstow MP: It should be no surprise that the people who know Ming best, who have worked closest with him over the years are backing him.

February 14th, 2006

Lord Carlile of Berriew Q.C.: conversation, ideas and laughter

February 5th, 2006

Nick Clegg MP: a leader who is able to command loyalty and affection within the party at large

January 27th, 2006

Fiona Hall MEP: Ming has both the authority and the commitment to lead the Liberal Democrats

February 5th, 2006