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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Tom Happold

Kennedy abandons campaigning for baby alert

Charles Kennedy has cut short the first day of his election tour after his pregnant wife, Sarah, was taken into hospital. The Lib Dem leader's spokeswoman said: "Sarah has gone into hospital. Charles has spoken to her and he says she is fine. He is now going back to London to be with her."

3pm: The Lib Dems have subsequently postponed their election manifesto launch, which was planned for 7.30am tomorrow.

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