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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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!