It has a projected majority of 9,307 over the Liberal Democrats and is one of the most beautiful seats in Britain: Penrith and the Border.
Last night David Maclean MP - former Home Office minister and former Shadow Chief Whip - told his local Conservative Association that ill health would mean he could no longer give England's largest constituency the "full pelt" service it deserves. Mr Maclean has been suffering from multiple sclerosis for some time.
Earlier in the week Mr Maclean left his hospital bed to take part in the vote for Speaker.
