More than 40 people have joined the East Devon Liberal Democrats in the 10 weeks since the local and general elections.
Parliamentary candidate Stuart Mole called the figures a ‘welcome boost’ and added: “I know that local Liberal Democrats in East Devon will welcome the news of Tim Farron’s election as party leader.
“He is a popular figure in the party. He is the right person to lead the Lib Dem fightback and to reconnect with our voters.”
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