UK voters' panel: Gerry Harris

MEET THE PANEL Name: Gerry Harris Age: 52 Lives: Glasgow Works: Promotions Last general election voted: Liberal Democrats Original voting intention: Undecided In 10 words or less: "Family man, business man, independent individual expecting beneficial political intervention" Watch message

I think the Liberal Democrats have made a mistake.

Well maybe not a mistake, but they have certainly missed a huge opportunity here.

I personally favoured Chris Huhne as the next leader but the party has obviously bought Ming's 'experience and judgement' message and gone for a 'safe pair of hands'.

Personally however, I think he is too old.

It's like suddenly waking up in China where the old fogies are in control.

I am also concerned at yet another lawyer leading a political party after the mess another lawyer - Tony Blair - has made.

As for the future, I don't think Ming will prove lucky for the Libs.

VOTERS' PANEL: LIB DEM LEADER Gerry Harris David Mayer Georgina Grant Siobhan Burgess

In fact I think he will cost them votes in the long run.

I believe that his first challenge will be to prove that the recent Dunfermline and West Fife by-election victory was not a fluke and was the beginning of a resurgence for the Lib Dems.

If he can do that he may prove to be a safe pair of hands after all, but he is still only a caretaker leader in my opinion.

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