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Hyndburn Conservatives revolt over candidate selection

By Mark Pack | Tue 16th March 2010 - 6:45 pm

Political Scrapbook has the story:

The constituency of Hyndburn, Lancashire has been left “without a functioning Conservative Association” after its entire leadership resigned in protest at a selection shortlist forced upon them by Tory high command. The list excluded the Conservative leader of Hyndburn Borough Council, Peter Britcliffe, who had made no secret of his desire to contest the seat.

You can read the full story here.

Andy Rankine is the Liberal Democrat candidate for Hyndburn. You can get in touch, read news or offer to help via his Facebook page or the local party website.

PS Hyndburn Council is the …

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Posted in News | Also tagged conservative party, hyndburn, hyndburn council and peter britcliffe | 3 Comments

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