Architect of Theresa May’s 2017 election failure selected for Hancock’s seat

Nick Timothy chosen as Tory candidate in West Suffolk constituency set to be vacated by former health secretary

A man seen as one of the key architects of Theresa May's disastrous 2017 election campaign has been selected by the Conservative party to fight Matt Hancock's seat at the next general election.

Nick Timothy abruptly resigned from his post as May's chief of staff when MPs put pressure on her to get rid of him, shortly after the party lost its majority in the 2017 vote and had to turn to the DUP to form a government.