LIBERAL DEMOCRAT councillors in Kendal have voiced their satisfaction over Ed Davey's leadership win.

Town councillors expressed their approval at the news of last week's result, with Cllr Eamonn Hennessy saying that it was 'Absolutely the right result'.

Cllr Matthew Sever said: "Congratulations!...Superb campaign and looking forward to a great future under your leadership"

Cllr Peter Thornton gave a lower-key response to the result, retweeting competitor Layla Moran's reaction video.