One of the jobs of political parties in representative democracies is candidate selection
Then came #ge2019
Problem after problem after problem
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I can’t remember an election where the main parties have messed this up so often and so many times A thread of the most ridiculous and serious cases follows
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1. Amjad Bashir Tory, Leeds North East Problems: anti semitism, was in UKIP Status: still a candidatehttps://www.thejc.com/news/tory-election-candidate-for-leeds-north-east-claims-british-jews-return-from-israel-as-brainwashed-extremists-1.493217 …
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2. Charlie Elphicke Tory, Dover Problem: sexual harassment allegations Status: was replaced with his wife Natalie!https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/nov/08/ex-tory-mp-charlie-elphickes-wife-to-contest-his-dover-seat?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other …
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3. Sally Gimson Labour, Bassetlaw Problem: Labour NEC did not like her Status: NEC dumped Gimson for no sensible reason and against the wishes of the local party. The seat is marginalhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-50322652 …
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4. Gordon Nardell Labour, Cities of London & Westminster Problem: Selection mess - candidate has to resign and replacement has questionable record on anti semitism Status: Nardell still a candidate https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/newslondon/labour-parachute-row-over-cities-candidate-selection/ar-AAJXF8F …
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5. Maria Carroll Labour, Camarthen East Problem: candidate helps others avoid anti semitism accusations Status: still a candidate https://metro.co.uk/2019/11/17/labour-candidate-ran-facebook-group-helping-members-dodge-expulsion-anti-semitism-11170189/ …
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6. Gideon Bull Labour, Clacton Problem: anti semitism Status: stood down as a candidatehttps://www.itv.com/news/2019-11-08/labour-candidate-gideon-bull-pulls-out-of-election-race-after-anti-semitism-claims/ …
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7. Ian Byrne Labour, Liverpool West Derby Problem: abusive comments Status: still a candidatehttps://www.thesun.co.uk/news/politics/10303758/labour-candidate-called-prince-william-a-horse-faced-tt/ …
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Eh, this tweet looks like you’re accusing Cairns of sabotaging a rape trial, when he supported someone who did
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