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So the whip being drawn from Tory MP's this week has got me thinking if any would be re-elected against a Conservative candidate if they stand as an independent, which lead to broader thoughts of which MP's are seemingly beloved by their constituencies.
The three that immediately sprung to mind were -
Ken Clarke (Rushcliffe Nottinghamshire) - He's absolutely loved locally, and I could definitely see him retaining his seat if he stood again as an indie.
Diane Abbott (Hackney & Stoke Newington, London) - Won by a huge landslide at last GE, and is a genuine local hero/fashion icon even if nationally she's diversive.
Caroline Lucas (Brighton Pavillion) - Surely it would be a huge shock for her to lose her seat. Seemingly far more influential than her ENTIRE PARTY, and has a much bigger voice in Parliament than her 1 seat for Greens suggests.
Are there ANY MORE?
The three that immediately sprung to mind were -
Ken Clarke (Rushcliffe Nottinghamshire) - He's absolutely loved locally, and I could definitely see him retaining his seat if he stood again as an indie.
Diane Abbott (Hackney & Stoke Newington, London) - Won by a huge landslide at last GE, and is a genuine local hero/fashion icon even if nationally she's diversive.
Caroline Lucas (Brighton Pavillion) - Surely it would be a huge shock for her to lose her seat. Seemingly far more influential than her ENTIRE PARTY, and has a much bigger voice in Parliament than her 1 seat for Greens suggests.
Are there ANY MORE?