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Originally Posted by garinda

I can understand the reticence of C.C.O. not wanting to back a candidate that the electorate have already rejected, twice, even if they apparently have the backing of the local party.

Although Brown has hinted that the election will be in late May, in theory it could be called at any time, leaving the Conservatives at a distinct disadvantage, if they don't have an acceptable candidate in place.

It's a real worry.

yer first paragraphs probably a bigger worry.