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Nick Clegg elected Liberal Democrat leader
18 December 2007
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Nick Clegg was elected leader of the Liberal Democrats on 18 December 2007:
Nick Clegg 20,988
Chris Huhne 20,477
On his election Nick said,
"I want to thank the Liberal Democrats for giving me the chance to lead our great party. It is a privilege to follow in the footsteps of Paddy Ashdown, Charles Kennedy and Ming Campbell, who have all contributed so much to our party. I look forward to working with them all during my leadership.
"I would also like to pay tribute to both Vince Cable and Chris Huhne. Vince has
been an inspiration as stand-in leader with both his forensic questioning and his memorable put downs. Chris and I saw a lot of each other during the leadership contest. Now we will be working together as close colleagues to ensure that our party goes on to further electoral success. I am delighted that both Vince and Chris are going to be part of my top team over the coming years.
"We have a golden opportunity for our party. Gordon Brown presides over an increasingly stale, incompetent, and desperate government. David Cameron and the Tories don't know what they stand for anymore.
"We know what we stand for: a more Liberal Britain. I am confident that with hard work and dedication we can turn our beliefs into reality and change our country for the better.
"Under my leadership our party will be a self-confident, radical, and energetic party. Together we can break the stifling two-party system and change Britain for good. That is my aim. I hope you will join me in making it a reality."
Chris Huhne said,
"We've elected a leader who is going to take us from strength to strength. Good luck Nick, congratulations and God's speed. It was a hugely close contest, and working together as a Party, we have every right to be optimist for the future - Britain's liberal future."
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