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g jones · 05-01-2010, 22:44

I think Ken Hargeaves bucked the trend in 1987 helped by associated Militant Keva Coombes from Liverpool.

Whilst 5% swings were the norm in this region, ken actually increased his majority from 21 to 2000.

In 1996 the Tories also selected Hugh Neil but following salubrious headlines he was deselected.

From the election being called parties will have one week to get nomination papers in and 5 weeks campaigning. I do think it is very latebut that should be ok if they pick a local candidate. Clearly any outsider will have difficulty in having just a few weeks.

05-01-2010, 22:44	#145
g jones Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,125 Liked: 14 times Rep Power: 732	Re: Potential Conservative Candidate for Parliament I think Ken Hargeaves bucked the trend in 1987 helped by associated Militant Keva Coombes from Liverpool. Whilst 5% swings were the norm in this region, ken actually increased his majority from 21 to 2000. In 1996 the Tories also selected Hugh Neil but following salubrious headlines he was deselected. From the election being called parties will have one week to get nomination papers in and 5 weeks campaigning. I do think it is very latebut that should be ok if they pick a local candidate. Clearly any outsider will have difficulty in having just a few weeks. Last edited by g jones; 05-01-2010 at 22:48.