Former Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown dies aged 77

Lord Ashdown, who led the party between 1988 and 1999, dies after short illness

Former Liberal Democrat leader Paddy Ashdown has died at the age of 77 after a short illness.

The politician and former Royal Marine, who led the party from 1988 to 1999, passed away on Saturday evening, a party spokesman said.

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