Gregg Marshall claims he was 'blocked' from becoming the candidate for Labour
A local Nottinghamshire Labour party has claimed its process for selecting a MP candidate was "rigged" by the national party. Councillor Greg Marshall, who represents Beeston West for the Labour Party on Broxtowe Borough Council, has said he was "blocked" from becoming Labour's prospective parliamentary candidate for Broxtowe at a selection committee on Monday, February 27.
"The constituency Party has been side lined throughout the entire process and our choice of candidates has been rigged to suit the leadership's preference. This is unfair and runs contrary to the principles of democracy." "Broxtowe is a key marginal and sits on the edge of the so-called Red Wall. The road to government runs through the Midlands and local people deserve local representation."
"To add insult to this decision, I wasn't even informed directly by the Party but instead had to wait to be told by the CLP members on the Selection Committee." The councillor also highlighted that he was "born and raised in Broxtowe" and knew the constituency "like the back of [his] hand".
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