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Originally Posted by Britannist
Interesting comments, Cassie.
He (Benn) allegedly thought recently about applying for the Labour candidacy for Kensington North (a new constituency which pro-EU Conservative Sir Malcolm Rifkind currently represents much of) but did not do so in the end, I believe. The Kensington North seat will probably be won by Sir Malcolm Rifkind but the result could be close (Labour have an active party and numerous council seats in a big part of the constituency).
Apparently, Benn's granddaughter has been selected as Labour Parliamentary candidate for a Conservative-held seat in West Sussex (one that the Conservatives are likely to retain).
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Well, well, well! What connection has Benn's granddaughter with West Sussex I wonder? None probably! It'll be her doing her 'losing' apprenticeship stint no doubt . . . before she gets selected for a 'safe' seat. Nepotism rules!
Any way, if they haven't changed the rules by then, she'll be able to employ her old Grand Daddie as a researcher if she gets in!
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