Yes, I think that's rather obvious. We're out canvassing tonight.
It was reported late last year that Mr Bone was threatening to run as an independent in the by-election, a move that would have split the Tory vote, unless his girlfriend was added to the candidate shortlist.
The recall petition triggered by Mr Bone's suspension was backed by 13.2 per cent of eligible voters—10,505 people—in his constituency, surpassing the 10 per cent threshold needed for a by-election.
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