Over 2,350 have joined Lib Dems since 10pm Thursday

That 1,000 figure in the last tweet in fact is now over 2,350 since the close of polls, and compares to only around a dozen resignations. (Update – now over 3,500.)

Reading comments posted up online from people who have joined the party, there are repeated accounts from people of being long-standing supporters of the party’s values and feeling that now something extra is needed to support those values. They’re right – and very welcome.

If you’re one of the new members: thank you, your support will be much valued and very valuable.

If you’re someone in a similar situation thinking of also adding your extra bit of help, then here’s the link to join the party online right now.