It insists that there was no plan to move to by-election rules. “We’re not so stupid as to push a scheme that we know would be opposed by a large number of MPs.”
This continues the general trend of associations choosing male and local candidates.
Based on recent experience, Fifield seems the most plausible favourite, given associations seem often to favour selecting local councillors. We wish all three the very best of luck.
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