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Tory MP fights de-selection bid Tory MP fighting deselection bid
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A Conservative MP is to fight an attempt to de-select her following revelations over her Commons expenses. A Conservative MP is to fight an attempt to deselect her following revelations over her Commons expenses.
Anne Main, who represents St Albans, has faced criticism for allowing her daughter to live rent-free in a taxpayer-funded flat.Anne Main, who represents St Albans, has faced criticism for allowing her daughter to live rent-free in a taxpayer-funded flat.
Her constituency party will vote later on whether to replace her as its candidate for the marginal seat.Her constituency party will vote later on whether to replace her as its candidate for the marginal seat.
Claims against Ms Main, an MP since 2005, are also being investigated by the parliamentary sleaze watchdog.Claims against Ms Main, an MP since 2005, are also being investigated by the parliamentary sleaze watchdog.
The Tories have a majority of 1,361 over Labour in St Albans, with the Liberal Democrats close behind in third place.The Tories have a majority of 1,361 over Labour in St Albans, with the Liberal Democrats close behind in third place.
Until this matter is resolved Anne's position and authority is significantly weakened and is in effect a 'lame duck' MP Matthew Peck , St Albans Conservatives Main fights for her political lifeUntil this matter is resolved Anne's position and authority is significantly weakened and is in effect a 'lame duck' MP Matthew Peck , St Albans Conservatives Main fights for her political life
It is understood that Ms Main, who won the seat from Labour at the last election, will address the meeting before an association spokesman does the same.It is understood that Ms Main, who won the seat from Labour at the last election, will address the meeting before an association spokesman does the same.
Members will then be asked to vote on whether to de-select her. Members will then be asked to vote on whether to deselect her.
A Conservative Party spokesman said simply that the issue was a "matter for the local association".A Conservative Party spokesman said simply that the issue was a "matter for the local association".
The claims against Ms Main are being investigated by parliamentary standards watchdog John Lyon.The claims against Ms Main are being investigated by parliamentary standards watchdog John Lyon.
The Conservative Party's scrutiny panel has deferred ruling on Ms Main's expenses while the probe is ongoing, although she claims she was cleared and that the panel had said her expenses were proportionate.The Conservative Party's scrutiny panel has deferred ruling on Ms Main's expenses while the probe is ongoing, although she claims she was cleared and that the panel had said her expenses were proportionate.