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| Charles Kennedy dead: Live updates after former Lib Dem leader dies at home aged 55 | |
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| The former Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy has died suddenly aged 55. | |
| Here are the latest updates: | Here are the latest updates: |
| The Scottish politician's death is not being treated as suspicious. | |
| Mr Kennedy's poignant last article urged Lib Dems to 'fight back' | |
| Politicians from across the political spectrum have paid tribute | |
| How Mr Kennedy was proved right on the Iraq War | |
| David Cameron said he was 'deeply saddened' by the death of 'talented' politician | |
| Nick Clegg says Kennedy was 'one of the most gentle and unflappable politicians [he has] ever known' | |
| Hopeful Lib Dem leader Tim Farron says he is 'utterly heartbroken' | |
| Please allow a moment for the live blog to load | Please allow a moment for the live blog to load |
| The cause of death is yet to be confirmed but it is not believed to be suspicious. | The cause of death is yet to be confirmed but it is not believed to be suspicious. |
| The Scottish MP lost his seat in the Ross, Skye and Lochaber constituency in last month's election. | The Scottish MP lost his seat in the Ross, Skye and Lochaber constituency in last month's election. |
| A statement released on behalf of his family said they were "devastated" at the loss, calling Mr Kennedy "a fine man, a talented politician, and a loving father to his young son". | A statement released on behalf of his family said they were "devastated" at the loss, calling Mr Kennedy "a fine man, a talented politician, and a loving father to his young son". |
| Police were called to his home in Fort William on Monday by paramedics to reports of the politician's "sudden death". | Police were called to his home in Fort William on Monday by paramedics to reports of the politician's "sudden death". |
| A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "There are no suspicious circumstances and our report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal." | A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "There are no suspicious circumstances and our report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal." |
| An MP since 1983, Mr Kennedy represented Ross, Cromarty and Skye until he lost his seat to the Scottish National Party last month. | An MP since 1983, Mr Kennedy represented Ross, Cromarty and Skye until he lost his seat to the Scottish National Party last month. |
| Taking over from Paddy Ashdown in 1999, he led the Liberal Democrats until his resignation in 2006. | Taking over from Paddy Ashdown in 1999, he led the Liberal Democrats until his resignation in 2006. |
| Additional reporting by Press Association | Additional reporting by Press Association |