Julie Kirkbride to stand again?

Speculation is growing that Julie Kirkbride may stand again as MP for Bromsgrove at the next election. Ms Kirkbride has previously stated her intention to stand down following her exposure in the MPs' expenses scandal.

Enraged Voters

Ms Kirkbride and her husband, Andrew Mackay MP, were each chased from their constituencies by enraged voters after being caught claiming massive parliamentary allowances and 'double-dipping.' However, the Bromsgrove Conservative Association claim the petition which placed pressure on Ms Kirkbride to resign is 'seriously flawed,' a charge strenuously denied by petition organisers.

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David Cameron - on the fence

David Cameron was asked about Ms Kirkbride by the BBC's Andrew Marr on 26 July. Mr Cameron sat on the fence, saying he must await the result of the Legg Committee before reaching a decision. 

Bromsgrove Tories - options open

The Bromsgrove Conservative Association is also keeping its options open. It says no decision has been taken on the identity of the next parliamentary candidate. 

It has also praised Ms Kirkbride, and claims to have received 'many calls, letters and visits from across the community asking for her to stand again.'

Mark France silenced