Stoatwobbler Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-30336167 Former Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe has died aged 85 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease, his son Rupert has announced. He was elected leader of the Liberals in 1967, promising to turn the party into a radical pioneering force. But his political career ended when his life was engulfed in scandal and he faced trial on charges of conspiracy and incitement to murder. He stepped down as leader in 1976 and was cleared of the charges in 1979. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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