In October 2009, [Liz Truss] was selected for the Norfolk seat by members of the constituency Conservative Association, and won over 50% of the vote in the first round of the final against five other candidates, one of whom was local to the county.[16] [17] However, shortly afterwards, some members of the constituency Association, dubbed the 'Turnip Taliban' and led by former High Sheriff of Norfolk Sir Jeremy Bagge, 7th Baronet,[18] objected to Truss’s selection, claiming that information about her extramarital affair with Conservative MP Mark Field (reported to have taken place several years previously) had been withheld from the members.[19][20][21] A motion was proposed to terminate Truss’s candidature, but this was defeated by 132 votes to 37 at a general meeting of the Association’s members three weeks later.[22]
The Mabinogogiblog has received a leaked negative publicity heads-up briefing from Dave's office.
-------- Original Message --------
>Subject: Truss Rupture
>Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:01:25 -0500 (EST)
>From: Dave <>
>To: conservative list <>
>Reply to: No reply
>over Liz Truss.
>This unfortunate rupture
>must no longer capture
>the public attention.
>Please make no more mention.
>Draw line under affair.
>Remove it from glare
>of the press.
>It's a mess.
>Must move on
>and improve on
>procedures.
>The Media’s
>respect – we must earn it
>Clash between Turnip
>and Notting Hill Nobs
>is something that robs
>us of deference.
>So please, no more reference.
>Devoutly to be wished
>That this matter be squished.
>
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