Cllr Maurice
Cllr Rajan-Seelan's defection to the Tories today makes things rather difficult for Brent Tories as there are only 5 seats in which they stand even a slight chance in the 2026 Brent Council election.
It appeared that there might be a spare when rumours emerged that Cllr Michael Maurice hadn't made it through the first stage of the Conservative's selection process at Brent West constituency and had lost an appeal against the decision.
However, someone then had the bright idea of applying through the Brent East constituency and Maurice received backing from Harrow East MP, Bob Blackman, Chair of the Monday Club, and is back in the selection process - helped by higher echelons of the party,
As commented on this blog recently, other Tory councillors have looked a trifle uncomfortable during some of Cllr Maurice's recent speeches and interventions particularly on the Nablus partnership issue and the racism debate.
Tensions may now appear between the Brent East and West constituency parties over 'An embarrassment saved by his mates.'
Several Brent West seats are easily winnable for the Tories if Reform don't stand. They would be: Wembley Hill, Preston, Northwick Park and Wembley Central. The Labour vote has collapsed, as has their membership, and it will no doubt get worse as time goes by.
ReplyDeleteWhere on earth will they place Cllr Maurice?
ReplyDeleteDo you mean Harrow East? As Queensbury is in Harrow East and the constituency is represented by Bob Blackman that makes more sense than Brent East.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing for the Party and residents in Kenton would be if this liability is not re-elected and the residents get Cllrs who actually live or work in Kenton who are professional, competent and hard working Councillors that actually do things and get issues resolved - Vote him out! He should stand down or be voted out! Bob Blackman is way to cocky for his boot and is abusing the selection process with his power in the Party to override the written procedure - Vote Bob out! (Conservative Party Supporter) I will only support the Conservatives if these two toxic people are voted out.
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