Simon Hughes MP is the new Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats

So, Simon Hughes MP has won the election to become the new Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats following Vince Cable's resignation just last month.

It's hard to get overly excited about this announcement given it has come on the same day that 20 redundancies of the Parliamentary Office of the Liberal Democrats has been announced but I wish Simon all the very best.

I was Simon's Agent and campaign manager when he became Party President back in 2004 and I know Simon will be a great Deputy Leader.