It turns out that amoung repeated calls for Mr Kennedys resignation from the leadership of the Lib Debs, he has had a drinking problem but since overcome this and has been free of alcohol for two months.. you can read the story in full here:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/4582930.stm
Heres a question though, if the Lib Dems do vote for a new leader, do YOU know any of the Lib Dem MP's other than Charles Kennedy?