Menzies Campbell, leader of the Campbell's abrupt demise capped a tumultuous two weeks in British politics. Brown, enjoying a hefty opinion poll lead, contemplated calling a snap general election but changed his mind in the face of a surge of support for the Conservatives, Britain's main opposition party.
In his resignation letter, Campbell said: "It has become clear following the prime minister's decision not to hold an election, questions about leadership are getting in the way of further progress by the party. Accordingly, I now submit my resignation as leader with immediate effect."
The 66-year-old Campbell, known as "Ming", had been criticized for his lackluster performance in parliament and mercilessly mocked in the press and by cartoonists for his age.
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