UK Lib Dem leader defends his health
Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy tonight insisted he was not ill and did not have a drink problem.
Mr Kennedy pulled out of last week’s budget debate blaming a violent stomach bug.
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Mr Kennedy pulled out of last week’s budget debate blaming a violent stomach bug.
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