David Drew picked to fly Labour flag in Stroud
Former Stroud MP David Drew has been picked to fight for his old seat by Labour members in the town.
Mr Drew, who served as the town's MP for 13 years from 1997 to 2010, was given "overwhelming" support at a meeting of the CLP on Friday, where he comfortably beat challengers Jo McCarron and Victoria Powell.
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David Drew
He will now launch his campaign in the hope of winning back the seat from Conservative Neil Carmichael, who took it with a wafer-thin majority in May last year.
For the full story, read tomorrow's Citizen.
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Comments
by Hilary35
Monday, November 28 2011, 10:19PM
“Trouble is, FakeBlonde, if David went Independent there would be a Labour candidate as well, meaning David wouldn't get the Labour votes any more - so he'd lose. Most people vote on Party lines, that's why Independent MPs are extremely rare. Anyway, Labour is part of what makes David what he is....”
by L_escalier
Monday, November 28 2011, 7:26AM
“After receiving accolades from the Citizen for being the most internet friendly MP, perhaps he'll start permitting comments on his blog. It's beyond credence that he just doesn't get any...”
by FakeBlonde
Sunday, November 27 2011, 9:49PM
“If only he'd go Independent, he'd get my vote.”
by JCofStroud
Sunday, November 27 2011, 9:13PM
“We love DAVID. He has done loads in Stroud. I have also met him few times at different demonstrations and he has always seemed alot more genuine than many politicians that I have met!”
by Kay_Powell
Sunday, November 27 2011, 6:43PM
“I had to Google CLP. It stands for Constituency Labour Party.”
by Hilary35
Sunday, November 27 2011, 6:26PM
“David was selected by Labour Party members in the whole of Stroud constituency, not just in Stroud town. The constituency covers a large area from Hardwicke and Cranham in the north to Dursley and Nailsworth in the south, Frampton and Sharpness in the west and Oakridge and Bisley in the east (and Stonehouse in the middle!).”