Sudden surge in Lib Dem membership

Perhaps the most surprising thing since polling day last week has been the unprecedented surge in membership of the Liberal Democrats, both nationally and locally.

So much so that any figures quoted become out-dated almost immediately - but within a week we passed 12,000 new members nationally, with a similar percentage increase locally.

Whilst some are returning former members, the vast majority have had no previous involvement.

The new leader of the Liberal Democrats will be chosen by the members - and all new members joining by 3rd June can vote too,

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