Theresa May's former aide fails in bid to stand for Parliament
Theresa May’s former aide Nick Timothy fails in bid to stand for Parliament as rival pips him to candidacy
- Nick Timothy fails in bid to be selected as a Conservative candidate in safe seat
- Mr Timothy came second in MP candidate selection in Meriden, West Midlands
- He oversaw the Conservative manifesto in 2017 containing ‘dementia tax’ policy
- He resigned as Mrs May’s joint chief of staff after she lost her majority in 2017
Nick Timothy, the architect of the Tories’ 2017 election manifesto, was beaten by chartered accountant Saqib Bhatti
Theresa May’s former chief of staff has failed in his bid to run as a Conservative candidate in the General Election.
Nick Timothy, the architect of the Tories’ 2017 election manifesto, was beaten by chartered accountant Saqib Bhatti.
The safe West Midlands seat of Meriden had been represented for 22 years by Dame Caroline Spelman, who had a Tory majority of 19,198 in 2017.
Mr Bhatti, president of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, was chosen by Tory members in a secret ballot on Tuesday evening.
Mr Timothy came second, ahead of local councillor Charlotte Hodivala, a pharmaceuticals sales manager.
Mr Timothy oversaw the 2017 Conservative manifesto, which contained the doomed ‘dementia tax’ policy that was partially blamed for the Tories losing seats to Labour.
He resigned as Mrs May’s joint chief of staff after she lost her majority.
Dame Caroline announced in September that she would stand down at the election after months of abuse and death threats over Brexit.
Mr Timothy oversaw the 2017 Conservative manifesto, which contained the doomed ‘dementia tax’ policy that was partially blamed for the Tories losing seats to Labour
The safe West Midlands seat of Meriden had been represented for 22 years by Dame Caroline Spelman, who had a Tory majority of 19,198 in 2017
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