Paddy Ashdown steps down as Liberal Democrat leader
Ashdown resignation -Channel Four News report. Ashdown with applauding supporters and with champagne glass after 1997 General Election (2.5.97).Ashdown with Menzies Campbell, Alan Beith, Robert Maclennan and Lord Holme in photocall at 10 Downing street and exit. Ashdown smiling as towards camera. Cabinet committee meeting with Tony Blair (11.11.98). Interviews with Alan Beith MP and Matthew Taylor MP. Ashdown walking Westminster with Lib Dem MPs. Lord David Steel interview. Ashdown buying daffodils during 1997 General Election.
