This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2019-50474572

The article has changed 3 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
'Nuisance' council tenants 'should live in tents' says Ashfield Tory candidate 'Nuisance' council tenants 'should live in tents' says Ashfield Tory candidate
(32 minutes later)
"Nuisance" council tenants should be forced to live in tents and pick vegetables, a Conservative parliamentary candidate has said."Nuisance" council tenants should be forced to live in tents and pick vegetables, a Conservative parliamentary candidate has said.
Lee Anderson, who is contesting the marginal Nottinghamshire seat of Ashfield, posted the comments on a video on his Facebook page.Lee Anderson, who is contesting the marginal Nottinghamshire seat of Ashfield, posted the comments on a video on his Facebook page.
The Labour Party said the idea amounted to "forced labour camps" and went "beyond the pale".The Labour Party said the idea amounted to "forced labour camps" and went "beyond the pale".
Mr Anderson declined to comment when approached by the BBC.Mr Anderson declined to comment when approached by the BBC.
In the 53-second clip Mr Anderson said the statement was his "own personal opinion".In the 53-second clip Mr Anderson said the statement was his "own personal opinion".
'Live in field''Live in field'
During the video he said certain "nuisance tenants" on the Carsic estate were "making people's lives a complete misery".During the video he said certain "nuisance tenants" on the Carsic estate were "making people's lives a complete misery".
He then said: "These people, who have to live somewhere, let's have them in a tent, in the middle of a field.He then said: "These people, who have to live somewhere, let's have them in a tent, in the middle of a field.
"Six o'clock every morning, let's have them up."Six o'clock every morning, let's have them up.
"Let's have them in the field, picking potatoes or any other seasonal vegetables, back in the tent, cold shower, lights out, six o'clock, same again the next day.""Let's have them in the field, picking potatoes or any other seasonal vegetables, back in the tent, cold shower, lights out, six o'clock, same again the next day."
The BBC is seeking comments from Carsic tenants' groups.The BBC is seeking comments from Carsic tenants' groups.
Mr Anderson is hoping to win the marginal seat from Labour, who won Ashfield by a majority of only 441.Mr Anderson is hoping to win the marginal seat from Labour, who won Ashfield by a majority of only 441.
The seat was previously held by Labour's Gloria de Piero.The seat was previously held by Labour's Gloria de Piero.
'Human right'
The East Midlands Labour Party said it accepted that anti-social behaviour needed to be tackled, but said: "The Ashfield Tory plan of forced labour camps is beyond the pale, and shows the nasty party rearing its head once again."The East Midlands Labour Party said it accepted that anti-social behaviour needed to be tackled, but said: "The Ashfield Tory plan of forced labour camps is beyond the pale, and shows the nasty party rearing its head once again."
Ashfield Liberal Democrat candidate Rebecca Wain said: "Housing is a human right and if the Conservative candidate doesn't recognise this then they are unfit to be in public office."Ashfield Liberal Democrat candidate Rebecca Wain said: "Housing is a human right and if the Conservative candidate doesn't recognise this then they are unfit to be in public office."
Former miner Mr Anderson - who had been a Labour activist - wrote an article for the Mail Online on Tuesday claiming he was hounded out of the party by Momentum, the grassroots movement that supports Jeremy Corbyn.Former miner Mr Anderson - who had been a Labour activist - wrote an article for the Mail Online on Tuesday claiming he was hounded out of the party by Momentum, the grassroots movement that supports Jeremy Corbyn.
The Conservative Party has been approached for comment.The Conservative Party has been approached for comment.
Who is standing in Ashfield?Who is standing in Ashfield?
Use the search box below to find your constituency and the candidates who are standing.
If you can't see the look-up click here.If you can't see the look-up click here.
Or you can browse the A-Z list.Or you can browse the A-Z list.
Follow BBC East Midlands on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@bbc.co.uk.Follow BBC East Midlands on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@bbc.co.uk.