The three would-be successors to Sir Edward Garnier. Plus, six new candidates, and the shortlist for Leeds North East.
The final selection takes place next Tuesday.
Suella Fernades was runner-up.
After the process was cancelled before Christmas, the search for a candidate is now back on.
From business people to barristers, a Number 10 adviser to former journalists, a strong field is lined up to compete for Willetts’ seat.
Local voters will make the decision this coming Monday.
Sarah Macken was the Conservative candidate in East Ham at the 2005 General Election. News that the Government is to reverse its decision to shut down Territorial Army training and weekend exercises, if true, is welcome. But the fact that this proposal was ever on the table shows an alarming misunderstanding of the TA’s role […]