It is now over 24 hours since the Liberal Democrats last leadership contest but the election of Nick Clegg has not gone down well with some local party members. Daisy Benson told us: "The trouble with national politicians is that they are out of step and at 40 Nick is over the hill. How else can you explain the selection of Brian Eno as his Minister of Sound? It's so 70s. Get with it Nick, LCD Soundsystem and CSS are who you should be asking if you want to reach out to the kids." Another local Lib Dem, Gareth Epps, said: "It's too early to tell if Nick's on the right track, but he's got my backing for at least the next fortnight, then I will have to review the situation."

However, rumblings of discontent were talked down by the leader of Woodley Lib Dems. "We are a very democratic party," said Coling Lawley. "Everyone gets to have a turn."