Actions speak louder than words

Actions speak louder than words - Tory candidate not confident of being elected!
The following report appeared on the Recess Monkey blog and, if true, is not only a serious blow to Cameron's Conservatives, but suggests that their candidate in the Bromley by-election is not really confident of winning! Has the Returning Officer been made aware of these allegations?

Civil Servants are another category precluded from standing for Parliament, and must resign BEFORE becoming a candidate - win or lose! This is a case of 'having one's cake and eating it'!



"Tory HQ are in disarray this weekend as it emerges that Bromley By-Election candidate Bob Neill is invalid to take a seat in Parliament and has made a false declaration on his nomination form.

Bob Neill’s ban from parliament stems from his membership of the North East London Strategic Health Authority, a position that explicitly prevents him standing for Parliament under the House of Commons Disqualification Act of 1975.

While Bob could bully his way though the ban by resigning after polling day if he is elected, this is a blatant disregard for the law that could permanently damage his credibility as a legislator. More seriously, in order to stand in the Bromley & Chiselhurst by-election, Neill signed a declaration on his nomination form stating that he was not in breach of the House of Commons Disqualification Act of 1975 “at the time of nomination”.

A spokesman for Bob Neill refused to comment on the emerging crisis."

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