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Originally Posted by Talkingsense
Yep absolute fiasco, it's a shame that the Tories tactics to beat Labour was not to stand at all (so as not to split the right wing vote), they were happy for UKIP to be the only alternative to Labour.
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I think you are exactly right. If you knew you had no chance of winning a Tory seat but could reduce the Labour Councillors by one would you put up a candidate or let what is currently a minority party try and take the seat. Don't forget the person in question allegedly sold his loyalties to become Mayor by voting with the Tories and keeping Labour out of the big seat for a little longer.