More Conservative candidate trouble

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More Conservative candidate trouble

By Mark Pack | Mon 11th December 2006 - 11:45 am

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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 …

Read more by Mark Pack or more about barcharts.
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3 Comments

Mark Valladares 12th Dec '06 - 7:50am

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…
Neil Bradbury 12th Dec '06 - 11:14am

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.
Inamicus 12th Dec '06 - 11:02pm

Ironically McIntyre stood in York in 2001!

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