Thorpe Wins Morale Boost (Press, 11 August 1978)

Jeremy Thorpe, the former leader of the British Liberal Party, is facing a charge of conspiracy to murder relating to Norman Scott, a former male model who claims they had a homosexual relationship. Despite the seriousness of the allegations, Thorpe has received a vote of confidence from his supporters in his North Devon constituency. This comes five days after his court appearance, during which he has remained notably silent regarding his political future. Thorpe, who is 49 and has served as a Member of Parliament for North Devon for 19 years, is being encouraged by local Liberal Party members to run for re-election in the next General Election, anticipated in October 1979. The local party executive publicly reaffirmed their support for him, citing that he had "indicated" his intent to seek re-election. In a bid to quell the ongoing speculation surrounding his situation, the chairman of the North Devon Liberals, Charles Vaggars, stated that both the constituency association and Thorpe believe that no further comments are necessary at this time. However, the Liberal Party is anxious about the potential impact of the scandal on its electoral prospects. The allegations against Thorpe have stirred significant concern, as they represent one of the most significant political scandals in Britain in recent memory, with many believing that it could hinder the party's performance in upcoming elections.

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