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Liberal Democrats: Charles Kennedy leadership under threat; London: EXT SLOW MOTION Kennedy surrounded by press as leaves his home (2 SHOTS) INT Ed Davey MP (Liberal Democrat Education Minister) interviewed SOT - It is with great regret that we have made this statement today, hope he will take the time off this weekend to reconsider his position so the party can move forward Sarah Teather MP (Liberal Democrat, Brent East) interviewed SOT - Charles is battling with a very serious medical problem, very difficult for anybody to deal with, let alone if you're trying to lead a national party Chris Davies MEP (Liberal Democrat, North West England) interviewed SOT - The fact that an alcoholic has admitted he has a problem, is not the same as saying he has mastered that problem Nick Harvey MP (Liberal Democrat, Devon North) interviewed SOT - I think he is in a ludicrous position now, I think he needs to put the Party's interests before his own and consider the damage that is being done to our credibility ??? EXT Baroness Tonge (Liberal Democrat) interviewed SOT - For the sake of the Party and for the sake of his own family, he has to give up the leadership London: Charles Kennedy MP (Liberal Democrats leader) speaking to press SOT - I'm very gratified that so many people, levels of calls, messages of support, have been quite overwhelming, I'm very touched by that, that I think is a reflection of the mood general