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When did Charles Kennedy resign?
On 7 January 2006, Charles Kennedy called another press conference, at which he announced that he could not continue as leader.
What did Charles Kennedy say at his January 7, 2006 press conference?
Charles Kennedy said he would not be a candidate in the leadership election and was standing down as leader with immediate effect.
What did Charles Kennedy do after he resigned?
Charles Kennedy pledged his loyalty to a new leader as a backbencher, and said he wished to remain active in the party and in politics.

Question: Did he continue to stay in politics?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Charles Kennedy continue to stay in politics?