We reveal the four candidates on tonight’s shortlist – and the unusual way in which the selection has been partially centralised.
Rather than making excuses, a united effort is needed to break up the gangs.
We began the election with Labour ahead in the polls in the capital. The Lib Dems are trying to capitalise on the Remain vote. And it’s likely to get nasty.
All the latest candidate selections, shortlists in key marginals and details of tonight’s contests.
Shortlists for Enfield North, Bishop Auckland, Darlington, York Central, Tynemouth, Hyndburn and Great Grimsby, and partial shortlists for Tatton and Chelmsford.
The MP for Enfield Southgate helped to sink tax credit and Sunday Trading changes – and now has eye on the Government’s housing benefit plans for young people.
Only nine months have passed since his election, but he has abandoned all of his key promises.
All four teams used different systems. Sometimes these spoke with each other. But, most of the time – this being the Conservative Party – they didn’t.
The contest should run “long” rather than “short”. And our preference is for a ballot of members – which all candidates’ names should be on.
The Member for Richmond Park is the candidate best placed to build on Boris’ legacy and build the broad coalition we need to win in London.
In light of stubbornly high incident numbers, the Government must review its current anti-knife efforts and implement new strategies.
Both parties hammered the Lib Dems as a clutch of very slender victories gave Labour their point of light on election night.
Maude showed plenty of enthusiasm and laid some strong foundations, but better messaging and methods are needed.