The UK's youngest MP - Jo Swinson - is backing Ming for Leader

2.00.12pm GMT Fri 27th Jan 2006

Jo Swinson and Sir Menzies Campbell

Jo Swinson the Liberal Democrat MP for East Dunbartonshire and the UK's youngest MP at just 25 has come out in favour of Sir. Menzies Campbell to be the next leader of the Liberal Democrats. Below, are Jo's reasons why she is supporting Sir. Menzies, there are now nearly 700 people registered as Campbell supporters on his website.

Jo Swinson's article:

Why I am supporting Ming Campbell

I think he is the ideal candidate to bring credibility to our party - someone the voters can actually imagine in number 10.

On a wide range of issues Ming has a strong track record. He has relentlessly kept the government running on Iraq, on Guantanamo Bay and international human rights abuses. We need this tenacity now. His commitment to tackling poverty is important at a time when Labour have deserted their roots. On subjects such as the environment his authenticity is in stark contrast with Cameron's opportunistic lip-service approach.

Ming is one of the most experienced and authoritative performers in the House of Commons. It's only one part of the job, but we do need someone who can perform well in this often bear-pit-like environment, and hold the PM to account.

I want us to be a loud, confident liberal voice in British politics, heard and taken seriously. I believe Ming is the best candidate to do that as leader of our party.

Jo Swinson MP

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