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Kennedy resignation
Last Updated: Monday, 15 October 2007, 21:23 GMT 22:23 UK
Charles Kennedy makes his resignation speech
Embattled Kennedy quits as leader
Charles Kennedy resigns as leader of the Liberal Democrats, two days after admitting to a drink problem.

NEWS AND REACTION

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Q&A: What happens next?
Kennedy calls for Lib Dem contest
Resignation statement in full

HAVE YOUR SAY

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ANALYSIS

Charles Kennedy Rating Kennedy
Nick Assinder examines how history will judge Charles Kennedy's leadership

Where now for the Lib Dems?
Why Kennedy had to go
In quotes: Kennedy quits reaction
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PROFILES

Leadership race
A look at the runners and riders in the race to be the next Lib Dem leader

Profile: Liberal Democrat Party
Profile: Sir Menzies Campbell
Profile: Simon Hughes
Profile: Mark Oaten
Profile: Charles Kennedy
FROM THE ARCHIVES
1999 profile of Charles Kennedy
Kennedy to lead Lib Dems

VIDEO AND AUDIO NEWS
Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy TV reports on Charles Kennedy's resignation
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In pictures
Images from Charles Kennedy's political career
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