Paddy Ashdown announces leadership resignation
Announcement of Ashdown's resignation -News at Ten report. Ashdown and wife Jane sitting after announcement.Looking into each others eyes and laughing. Ashdown interview on resignation. Ashdown at cabinet table with Tony Blair and others (11.11.98). Ashdown and others walking into 10 Downing st. (14.01.99). Ashdown interview with Michael Brunson on being Leader of Liberal Democrats..'no greater privilige'. Speculation as to his successor.Reaction from Government spokesman. Alan Beith interview on Ashdown.
