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Shapps blocked from standing again for the Conservatives
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The Conservative Party has a process for selecting and approving candidates to stand for election, which includes vetting and approval from the party's leadership. This process can involve rejecting candidates who have previously stood for the party, and the decision to block a former MP from standing again can have significant implications for their political career. The rejection of a former MP as a candidate can also reflect changes in the party's direction or leadership, as suggested by Kemi Badenoch's comment about leading a "new party full of new people".
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Shapps blocked from standing again for the Conservatives
Kemi Badenoch tells the BBC she leads a "new party full of new people" as ex-MP is rejected as a candidate.
23 Jul, 13:13
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