David Sims it going to be difficult, Leader of Corby Tories Supports Christine Emmett, Louise Mensch wasn't seen as a great MP

Leader of Corby Council, Tom Beattie, said: “It is extraordinary that the Tories have selected another candidate who doesn’t seem to know where Corby and East Northamptonshire is.
“It’s further proof that the Tories know little and care less about the concerns of people in places like Corby and East Northamptonshire.”

He may have a point.

The Northanptonshire Telegraph fights back by stating  Mrs Emmett, lives in Morcott, Leicestershire,
We all know Rutland is not Leicestershire.


Leader of Corby Council’s Conservative group David Sims, who had intended to put himself forward for selection but changed his mind, pledged his support for Mrs Emmett.

He's is clearly not stupid and unwilling to commit political suicide. 

He said: “I will give her my full support but it’s going to be difficult.


“We can expect a protest against Louise, as we have to admit that she wasn’t seen as a great MP. There will also be a protest against the Government and, while the other parties have been campaigning, we have been twiddling our thumbs.

“We are on the back foot but it’s not impossible and I will do everything I can to help.”


I wonder why Christian didn't follow the leader?

Now why did the Tories not offer it to the Tory gardener Rutland County Councillor
Gene Plews? Afterall he does live in Northamptonshire and hides the fact from voters.