The Liberal Democrats are leading the way in Eastbourne - at least when it comes to the sale of garden gnomes.
The town's Asda store began selling miniature versions of Tony Blair, William Hague and Charles Kennedy yesterday and sales of Mr Kennedy are currently outstripping his rivals.
Events co-ordinator Teresa Goff said all three were selling well but added: "I think they all look like Robin Cook."
Mr Kennedy's lead at the checkout was welcomed by Paul Elgood, the Lib Dem candidate for East Worthing and Shoreham.
He said: "I am not surprised at all. In fact we are leading the race in many ways - not just on the gnome stocks."
May 24 2001
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