I'm not usually someone who rushes to anger, but in this case I am most certainly angry. Julie Kirkbride, for those of you who do not know, was one of the worst expenses fiddlers. She, along with her MP husband Andrew McKay, set up an elaborate con where they both claimed second home allowances - she claiming for their flat in London, and he claiming for their home in the constituency.
At the time Judy did the honourable thing and announced she would not seek re-election for her seat. But today she has announced that she will seek reselection. Congratulations, Judy. In one foul swoop you have undone the hard line David Cameron took on the expenses saga and also risk becoming a local news story that will lessen the chances of up to eight Conservative gains in seats around the Birmingham area - not to mention risking a safe seat.
And precisely what is your reasoning? Surely you cannot think Mr Cameron can trust you with a ministerial job now? Please, pack up what is left of your dignity and say that it was a misunderstanding and you will not seek or accept nomination for the seat
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