Carrick: Former MP David Mudd to contest Falmouth-CamborneFormer Tory MP David Mudd caused shockwaves in political circles yesterday when he announced that he would be standing again in his old Falmouth-Camborne seat in a move that could split the Conservative vote. Mr Mudd, who represented the constituency as MP for 22 years from 1970, told says that he intends to fight the election campaign as an independent on a "people before politics" ticket because of the public's growing apathy with party politics. He said: "The growing awareness in people in general is that they are fed up with party politics. They are fed up at being ignored by politicians." Mr Mudd will be opposing Ashley Crossley, the official Tory candidate, who has already faced difficulties following a bust-up with his local party officials who were sacked last year in a row over the showing of a UKIP video at branch meetings. |
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Success stories spotlighted at Cornwall Business Awards JULIA TO PRESENT CORNWALL FACEBOOK PETITION TO PARLIAMENT A petition calling on Facebook to recognise Cornwall as a region will be presented to Parliament next week by Julia Goldsworthy MP. Business champions revealed Success stories spotlighted at Cornwall Business Awards An organic baby clothing company from the Lizard Peninsula has been crowned Cornwalls Business of the Year, as the Cornwall Business Awards shone the spotlight on success stories throughout the county. Cyclist seriously hurt in crash A cyclist in his 50s is in a serious condition in hospital after an accident in Falmouth on Sunday. Crews tackle building blaze Firefighters using breathing apparatus tackle a blaze at a derelict building in Cornwall. ShelterBox team in 'good spirits' ShelterBox volunteers pack another 1,000 survival boxes to send to the Burmese cyclone zone. 'Tombstoner' hurt in plunge A man suspected of "tombstoning" off a cliff in Cornwall is in hospital with spinal injuries Work begins to repair canal gates Work is under way to repair the storm-damaged lock gates of Cornwall's Bude Canal. |