This time it’s Tynemouth, where a local was beaten by an outside A-lister who didn’t make the original shortlist.
That makes it six Tory candidate troubles now, with the candidates starting to open a clear lead ahead of their four lost councils in a week.
I feel a barchart coming on …
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4 Comments
Last week you were reporting that Suz lamido had been thrown out of the Lib Dems, but had time to appeal.
What happened to that post?
Were you wrong or stirring?
Kevin,
Nice of you to take an interest. However, a debate within the private forum concluded that publication of this item was, on reflection, inappropriate, and I presume that the editorial board have chosen to withdraw it.
Responsible journalism from responsible individuals shouldn’t represent much of a story, but I can understand your confusion with the concept…
Great – the tories have thrown away their only likely seat – coming a poor third in Newcastle where you did nothing last time is hardly much of a foundation for a North Yorkshire councillor running in Tynedale.
Ironically McIntyre stood in York in 2001!