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Monday 15 June 2015

Zac Goldsmith confirms he will resign as MP if he becomes Mayor



Zac Goldsmith has declared that he is to seek the Tory nomination for Mayor - and is balloting his constituents in Richmond Park (of which I am one) to get their 'permission' to do so.

My ballot and covering letter arrived on Friday - but what wasn't clear was what happens if he wins and becomes Mayor. So I asked him and he was good enough to reply immediately


So - I think that's clear now.

What's interesting talking to constituents this weekend (yes, the new 'Comments' is out - for non local activists that's our version of Focus) - most hadn't realised this. 

But if Zac wins - there'll be a Summer by election in #hamcommon next year.





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  1. Anonymous15 June 2015 at 17:27

    Great chance for the Lib Dems to announce their return.

    That said, if Vince could be persuaded to stand for mayor, I reckon there's a chance he could come second in first round, and then who knows what happens in the second round. Probably wishful thinking on my part though...

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  2. Anonymous23 June 2015 at 13:03

    Is it true that each ballot wasn't anonymous as it had the electoral roll number on?

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    1. Anonymous23 June 2015 at 13:25

      This is what I was thinking about... https://twitter.com/Kevin_Maguire/status/609359878205906944

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