Labour blocks former Kensington MP Emma Dent Coad from running next election
by Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor from World news | The Guardian on (#64TGM)
Former member of Corbyn-loyal wing of party was target of tabloid stories during time in parliament
Labour has blocked the former Kensington MP Emma Dent Coad from the shortlist to fight the seat at the next election, a move which has sparked outrage among local campaigners.
Dent Coad, who was elected in 2017 in a shock victory over the Conservatives by just 20 votes, is the leader of the Labour group on the council, and lost her seat in 2019 to the Conservatives.
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