Lib Dems appoint new agent

Liberal Democrats in north Norfolk have a new agent and a new office as they gear up to the next set of elections.Michael Kitching, 22, has taken on the role of agent and constituency organiser left vacant when predecessor Simon Wright stepped in to the election arena himself to stand against Charles Clarke in Norwich South.

Liberal Democrats in north Norfolk have a new agent and a new office as they gear up to the next set of elections.

Michael Kitching, 22, has taken on the role of agent and constituency organiser left vacant when predecessor Simon Wright stepped in to the election arena himself to stand against Charles Clarke in Norwich South.

One of his first tasks has been helping the local team move offices in North Walsham from the Market Place to Vicarage Street - where even MP Norman Lamb and his wife Mary have joined in the wall-painting efforts, ready for Monday's opening.

Now the focus is on the county and European elections on June 4, and planning for the general election due next year.

Mr Kitching, who previously did a similar role in North Dorset for 10 months, was excited at joining a winning team but was not complacent about the big majority and was keen to build on the success.

Born and educated in Louth in Lincolnshire, he graduated in politics and history at the University of Wales in Aberystwyth, where he met his girlfriend Liz Phillips, from Hevingham, through the running club.

In his spare time Mr Kitching, who also doubles as Mr Lamb's press officer, is also keen on the theatre having been a performer and stage manager with a youth drama group.