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David versus Goliath Articles

Bassam Mahfouz, Labour’s candidate in Ealing Central and Acton

As Ealing Central and Acton is an important Conservative target in the coming general election, it has more than likely seen an influx of Ashcroft money. Items that Angie Bray, Conservative PPC for Ealing Central and Acton, has spent money on include:- All-voter...
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Karen Buck, Labour’s candidate in Westminster North

In the reconstituted seat of Westminster North Karen Buck MP has a tough fight on her hands against a well-financed local Conservative Association. The recent resignation and quick retraction of Westminster North Conservative PPC Joanne Cash in a dispute with her...
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Nick Palmer, Labour’s candidate in Broxtowe

Broxtowe was always Conservative up to 1997 and it's been a target for them for a long time. A few years ago, Lord Ashcroft and his team identified it with Gedling as twin priorities: the two seats are in outer Nottingham and the only marginals in Nottinghamshire. Two...
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Alan Whitehead, Labour’s candidate for Southampton Test

In the 1895 election in Southampton the Conservative candidate, Sir Tankerville Chamberlayne, arranged for a horse and cart to be deposited outside the Cowherds public house, which is at the top of the city. The cart was unhorsed and six strong men pulled it down...
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