Lib Dem campaign director Andrew Reeves dies at 43

THE Liberal Democrats' campaign director for Scotland has died aged 43.

Andrew Reeves died suddenly yesterday of a suspected heart attack, according to Lib Dem activists.

As campaign director, based at the party's headquarters in Clifton Terrace, he was heavily involved in the recent election bids.

Several friends and colleagues have posted tributes on blogs and social networking sites.

Mark Pack, co-editor of the Liberal Democrat Voice blog, said: "Andrew had a long career in the party, including working for Vince Cable in Twickenham and Lynne Featherstone in Hornsey & Wood Green and stewarding at party conferences.

"Andrew was always one of the happiest and kindest people I worked with."

Mr Reeves was an avid blogger and online communicator, writing the Andrew Reeves Running Blog.

In January he told readers he and partner Roger had joined in a civil partnership.

A party spokeswoman said Mr Reeves' family had requested privacy and said the Lib Dems would not be making any official announcements. The cause of death is unconfirmed.