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Originally Posted by Taggy
I'm a traditional Labour voter, and i make no bones in saying that i think you would make a very good MP for Hyndburn because i know you do put the interests of local people uppermost, however whilst under normal circumstances, you would be pretty much guaranteed my vote, i'm afraid there is a very real chance that you might have to suffer because of the conduct of the current bunch of spivs.
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I accept that. That's life. I don't think I will be standing again. This is my one chance to represent the place where I live. One resident in Haslingden asked me to stand twice so he could vote for me next time! It's all about choices.
If Gordon loses but I win, then we will have to start looking for new leader within months (despite the football manager cliche - "I have a job to do") and you'll probably have the best of both worlds reading your post Taggy.
The worst scenario is regretting allowing in a poor Conservative MP with no say in who the new Labour Leader is and propping up Britcliffe. Labour rejuvenated with an electric leader contest yet someone who could have made a real difference to Hyndburn (for the remaining 3 half years post Gordon) on a lifetimes gardening leave.