Election Candidate stories:
Labour selects by-election candidate who works for John Lewis
Jun 29th, 2009 - Telegraph
The party chose Chris Ostrowski for the contest, triggered by the resignation of Dr Ian Gibson following the expenses row. Dr Gibson opted to quit immediately this month...
Iran's Khatami supports peaceful protest
Jun 15th, 2009 - Reuters
TEHRAN, June 15 (Reuters) - Reformist former president Mohammad Khatami criticised Iranian authorities on Monday for denying permission for a rally in Tehran and said the country's disputed election last week had dented public trust.
Cameron opens doors to all candidates
May 24th, 2009 - Reuters
LONDON (Reuters) - Conservative leader David Cameron said on Sunday he was reopening his election candidate lists following the resignation of four of his party's members of parliament in a scandal over expenses.
David Cameron opens Tory election candidate list to non-party members
May 24th, 2009 - Times Online
David Cameron said today that he was opening up the Conservative Party’s general election candidate list to people with no previous involvement in the party but a commitment to public service.
Lib Dems ‘drifting into wilderness' says defector Norsheen Bhatti
Apr 26th, 2009 - Times Online
The defection of a Liberal Democrat general election candidate to theConservatives is a serious blow for Nick Clegg, Tories claimed yesterday attheir spring forum in Cheltenham. Norsheen Bhatti...



