Sunday, August 8

Hartlepool by-election


Robert Kilroy-Silk UKIP's 'star' personality today announced that he will not be standing as a candidate at the Hartlepool by-election which is expected to be held on 7 October. The party is now in the process of selecting a candidate.

Two names, at the time of typing, have been accepted by the local party Chairman for consideration, Chris Williamson a local business woman and Steve Allison a former local independent councilor. Other names are expected to be put forward for for consideration as UKIP's candidate this evening before nominations close at midnight.


Please see http://hartlepool2004.blogspot.com for up todate details.