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So Bridgen’s fuck nuggetry was known locally prior to his election as an MP and yet his constituents have voted him in 3 times subsequently with current 20+k majority. Clearly they look at him and think “yep, that’s the type of fiesty hypocrite that represents my values”
His neighbouring MP was Tredinnick who was caught in the cash-for-questions scandal yet managed to milk another 25 years.
Prole.
“In May 2009, he intervened in the "dirty tricks row" involving a councillor who had offered Conservative backing to ensure a village hall was built if an independent election candidate stood down.[10] Bridgen blamed "intransigence of certain unelected individuals at the very top of the county council" rather than the individual councillors involved.[10] Both Labour and Conservative council leaders criticised his intervention and the council solicitor wrote to ask for an explanation.[10] A police investigation followed, and Cllr Nicholas Rushton temporarily stood down. Rushton denied wrongdoing and went on to become leader of the county council.“
So Bridgen’s fuck nuggetry was known locally prior to his election as an MP and yet his constituents have voted him in 3 times subsequently with current 20+k majority. Clearly they look at him and think “yep, that’s the type of fiesty hypocrite that represents my values”.
Then again, seems a touch unfair to single him out as I’m sure there are a few dozen Tory MPs who’d be “hold my beer”