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Originally Posted by Gayle
The more I think about this the more I think that Tory HQ should keep out of the selection process. It should be completely and totally down to the local party to select as they know who is most likely to stand a chance. Yes, let HQ offer national candidates but the final decision should be at local level.
It's a surefire way of losing votes if a candidate is imposed.
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Since the Conservatives haven't won a General Election in Hyndburn since 1987, with candidates (Hargreaves, Britcliffe x 2, and Mawdsley) chosen by the local party all losing, perhaps C.C.O. think they'll have just a good a chance of providing a winning candidate.
They might think our local Conservative party aren't quite in tune with Nu-Tory thinking, and that we are ready for a more caring, sharing, and huggy candidate here in Hyndburn.