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Huhne now the man to beat - Liz Lynne

February 10, 2006 5:04 PM

Yesterday's polls and Question Time appearance make Chris Huhne the new favourite for the Lib Dem leadership, West Midlands MEP Liz Lynne said today.

A YouGov poll of 401 members yesterday put Chris Huhne in front, on 38%, with Sir Menzies Campbell on 34% and Simon Hughes on 27%. When second preference votes were taken into consideration, Chris Huhne maintained his four point lead, scoring 52% over Sir Menzies Campbell's 48%.

The poll was followed last night by a special leadership edition of BBC Question Time, featuring all three candidates.

Liz Lynne said:

"This latest poll shows that the momentum is with Chris, and he is now the man to beat. He was a strong performer on Question Time for the second week running, and it seems as if all his hard work is paying off."

"Chris will be a strong unifying candidate, and has run a committed, energetic campaign based on sound policies. Last night's by-election victory in Dunfermline and West Fife shows this party's potential, and I believe he will lead us to further success."

"I posted my vote for Chris today, and I urge my fellow members to do likewise."

ENDS

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