News has reached ConservativeHome of the shortlist for tomorrow night's selection in Daventry, a seat that last time had a majority vote share for the Conservatives. It includes local teacher Ben Jeffreys, who isn't on the A-list.
- Chris Heaton Harris MEP - also on the Folkestone & Hythe shortlist
- Dr David Bull - trained as a doctor before becoming a TV presenter, a high profile supporter of the British Red Cross and Cystic Fibrosis Trust, and co-founding the Incredibull communications agency
- Ben Jeffreys - teacher at a local school, has encouraged other candidates left off the A-list not to resort to "hasty recriminations and tearful resignations".
Deputy Editor