Dick Newby is the new Lib Dem leader in the House of Lords
Following Jim Wallace’s decision to stand down as the Liberal Democrat Leader in the House of Lords, peer and tweeter Dick Newby was elected his successor earlier today.
He beat the former MEP Robin Teverson 59-44 on a 98% turnout.
Honoured to have been elected Leader of Lib Dems in Lords.
— Dick Newby (@RichardNewby3) September 13, 2016
As leader I am determined to head a team which speaks clearly as the credible voice of opposition.” @RichardNewby3 pic.twitter.com/pgZmVGNAkd
— Lib Dem Lords (@LibDemLords) September 13, 2016
Dick Newby was previously the Chief Whip and has a long background in political organising, including as Chief Executive of the SDP and as Charles Kennedy’s Chief of Staff.
In his previous role he was notably active in promoting campaign visits from peers to local parties and in starting to use social media much more to spread the Liberal Democrat message. Both are promising signs for his new role.
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