Alex Cole-Hamilton has expressed 'utter delight' at the election of Tim Farron as leader of the UK Liberal Democrats.

Speaking after the result, declared from London on 16th July Alex said:

"I'm utterly delighted that Tim has been elected as our new leader. He has incredible energy and an ability to connect with ordinary people in a way that has not been seen in British Politics for quite some time.

"His speech at the party rally was a measure of just how captivating he can be. Under his leadership we have the potential for not just a political revival, but a comeback of epic proportions."

You can watch Tim's full victory speech here: