This morning's Daily Mail reports how CCHQ are cracking down on candidates' online output.
On Wednesday all candidates were instructed to "check all newspaper articles and press releases, videos or blogposts about national issues with the relevant Press Officer."
Some candidates are furious - seeing CCHQ exhibiting tendencies towards control freakery reminiscent of New Labour.
A Conservative source attempted to reassure the Mail, however, saying that the edict only covered comments on policy and was designed to ensure that candidates outlined the party's views correctly. The spokesperson continued:
"We are encouraging people to Twitter. Our candidates are free to write what they like on blogs, newspaper websites and other electronic media. This e-mail is simply a reminder that they should double- check factual details about national policy."
Tim Montgomerie
