Charles Kennedy 'the best', says PM as Commons pay tribute
David Cameron said that at his best Charles Kennedy was the best that politics could be as he lead tributes to the former Liberal Democrat leader in the House of Commons.
SNP official resigns over abusive Charles Kennedy tweets
An SNP official who sent more than 130 abusive Twitter messages to the late Charles Kennedy in the run-up to the general election has resigned.
Brian Smith, who was convener of the SNP Skye and Lochalsh branch, described the former Liberal Democrat leader as "quisling" and a "drunken slob" in the messages, the Daily Mail reported.
Mr Kennedy lost his seat in the Ross, Skye and Lochaber constituency to the SNP's Ian Blackford in last month's election.
Mr Smith, who is a former policeman, according to the Daily Record, had never been been employed by Mr Blackford in any capacity, the SNP spokesman said.
His Twitter account @lobsterferret has now been deleted.
Mr Kennedy, a father of one, died suddenly at his home on June 1 at the age of 55. He had suffered a major haemorrhage as a result of a long battle with alcoholism.
His funeral is due to take place near his Highland home today.
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Have I Got News For You pays tribute to Charles Kennedy
Satirical panel show Have I Got News For You has paid a warm tribute to the late former Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy.
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Commons pays tribute to Charles Kennedy
MPs have paid tribute in the House of Commons to former Lib Dem leader Charles Kennedy, who was found dead at his home earlier this week.
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Campbell: I tried to get Kennedy to confront drink issue
The broadcaster and journalist said he had a 'shared enemy' with the former Lib Dem leader as they bonded over their battle with alcohol.