Tim Farron elected new Liberal Democrat leader
Tim Farron has been elected as the new Liberal Democrat leader, following a vote of party members to decide who should succeed Nick Clegg.
Rival congratulates Farron on Lib Dem leadership win
Norman Lamb tweeted his congratulations to rival Tim Farron on his election as the new leader of the Liberal Democrats.
Mr Lamb, MP for North Norfolk, had the backing of senior Lib Dems, but Farron had been the bookies' choice to win.
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