Can anyone confirm that Lib Dem Councillor, former leader of Torridge Lib Dem Group and parliamentary candidate at the last GE, Adam Symons, has resigned from the Lib Dems in mysterious circumstances, and if so why?

Adam Symons, Lib Dem parliamentary spokesman and GE Candidate has resigned from th Lib dem party in Mysterious circumstances. The North Devon Journal is reporting his resignation citing a decision to take a less active role in politics. But why does that require resignation from the party while remaining a councillor? Locals are saying there is more to it than meets the eye.