Punters Backing Menzies To Steady Ship!

In the last forty eight hours bookmakers William Hill can report they have received a steady stream of support for Menzies Campbell becoming the next leader of the Liberal Democrat Party, with 95% of next leader bets placed on Mr Campbell since the weekend's revelations involving former Lib Dem Home Affairs spokesman Mark Oaten. "Punters are latching on to Mr Campbell as they feel he has the authority to pull the party together in these difficult times," said Hill's spokesman Rupert Adams.Next Permanent Leader Liberal Democrats: 4/5 M Campbell, 5/2 S Hughes, 5/2 C Huhne. 16/1 N Clegg, 33/1 E Davey, 33/1 D Laws, 66/1 V Cable, 66/1 S Kramer, 66/1 J Hemming, 66/1 P Willis, 100/1 S Teather. Most Seats At Next General Election: 4/7 Labour Party, 5/4 Conservative Party, 125/1 Liberal Democrat Party.