Her delay in formally stepping down means a by-election has not been able to take place, with her critics dubbing her "Dosser Dorries". Ms Dorries had faced increasing pressure to vacate her seat in Mid Bedfordshire after confirming her decision in June. This would give them a much-needed boost going into the next general election, and for Rishi Sunak, a satisfying end to what has been a damaging battle with one of Boris Johnson’s most loyal supporters.Īs we've been reporting, former minister Nadine Dorries yesterday handed in her resignation as an MP - 11 weeks after she vowed to go. This all makes for a close-run contest and for the Conservatives, offers some hope that if the opposition vote splits they could keep this seat. There was also a sense that even in this Tory stronghold it was time for change.īut there was a lack of consensus on which of the main parties was best placed to take over, with residents saying either had a good chance and both had been campaigning hard.Ĭampaign insiders say there is no informal pact and both party leaders have visited the area.Īnd even though Labour came second last time round and are polling ahead of their rivals, the Liberal Democrats point to other recent by-elections where they have come from third place to take seats from the Tories. Speaking to residents in the area’s picturesque town of Ampthill, there was widespread relief that Ms Dorries had finally stood down. This is in stark contrast to Labour and the Liberal Democrats who we found out door-knocking in high numbers, with both candidates saying only they can win here. Much like the outgoing MP, Sky News was unable to see any sign of him or party activists. In an early sign that the party might not be up for the fight, the campaign coordinator is apparently on holiday and their candidate seems to be avoiding the national press. Commercial reproduction, distribution or transmission of any part or parts of this website or any information contained therein by any means whatsoever without the prior written permission of the Club is not permitted.A by-election in Mid Bedfordshire is the last thing Rishi Sunak needs.īut the resignation of one of his most bitter critics, Nadine Dorries, has forced the prime minister to face another tricky electoral test. This website is the only official website of the New England Patriots and is © Copyright New England Patriots (the "Club").
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