'Tory MP Tim Yeo has been ousted by his local party, the second Conservative to be de-selected in less than a week.'
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'Some Tory MPs were also nervous about the impact on their own prospects if local associations became more confident about ousting their local MP.
One said: 'Associations are becoming increasingly assertive - if they get rid of him, others will do the same.'
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2551013/Tim-Yeo-ousted-Conservative-MP-grassroots-revolt-second-Tory-backbencher-rejected-week.html
Is this a setback for the Bullingdon Club?
Does democracy reign in the shires and heartlands of Middle England?
Are the good people of our green and pleasant land defying their masters?
Will the revolt slow down or will it only get faster?
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Is Middle England stirring?
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claig · 03/02/2014 20:35
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