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Green Party candidate abandons Westminster bid to help Lib Dems win in Weston

The Weston Mercury has the story:

THE Green Party’s Weston candidate has withdrawn from the General Election contest before it has even begun – because he wants the Liberal Democrats to win. Dr Richard Lawson had been nominated by his party to fight the Weston seat currently held by Conservative John Penrose. But Dr Lawson has today announced his decision to withdraw his candidacy ‘to increase the chance of the Liberal Democrats taking the seat’. …

said: “”My candidature was founded on the idea that Weston was a safe Conservative win. That platform becomes shaky if Weston becomes vulnerable to

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    I can see both sides of the argument, but remember people who work in supermarkets are low paid and work hard, surely they deserve some time with their families...
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    @Simon R - That letter clearly indicates there needs to be follow up FoI for the Network Rail detailed assessment. From this report: https://www.bbc.co.uk/n...
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    Thank you for your article and the work it involves! “ Political Theatre” is such an appropriate phrase! Is either person securely capable of serving...