WTF!?! I have nothing against gays in high office, but you'd think some people would have a better sense of timing about when to be honest about their sexuality.
The Liberal Democrats, the UK's third largest party, are in the middle of a leadership election. Charles Kennedy, their last leader, recently announced he had a drinking problem and stepped down. This came at a time when the party is terrified that the new Tory leader's (David Cameron) attempts to move his party to the political center will come at their expense. The leadership race had four contenders, but Mark Oaten dropped out of the running after it was revealed he had a relationship with a male prostitute. Now Simon Hughes, who once ran for parliament as "the straight candidate", has acknowledged past gay relationships. It's unclear how this news will (or won't) affect the leadership race or the standing of the Liberal Democrats.
Posted by armand at January 26, 2006 04:42 PM | TrackBack | Posted to International Affairs