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Prospect of 2009 election left Sir Menzies out of time

Analysis: The bloodless coup came quicker than anyone had expected. But ultimately it was David Cameron and rising Conservative fortunes that did for Sir Menzies Campbell.

Analysis The bloodless coup came quicker than anyone had expected or imagined. But ultimately it was David Cameron and the rising fortunes of the Conservatives that did for Sir Menzies Campbell.