Lib Dem leader becomes a dad

12/04/2005 - 11:11:05
British Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy today celebrated the birth of his first child.

His wife Sarah, 35, gave birth to Donald James Kennedy at 12.14am in London’s St Thomas’ Hospital.

The baby weighed 6lb 9oz. Mrs Kennedy and Donald were both said to be doing well.

Mr Kennedy cut short the first day of his election tour yesterday when his wife was taken into hospital.