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Bone is such an operator I'm not at all convinced he'll have to go ... which would be a terrible shame! The petition was organised in such a way that many voters had to make serious efforts to sign it, after all. The county [and the country] really needs a change. Here's hoping! And, once again, thanks for NNJ's coverage.

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Would Northamptonshire’s political landscape be less mired in scandal if there were fewer self-serving, white, middle-aged conservative figures at the helm?

The parliamentary candidates presented by Labour provide a markedly different perspective from what I have seen. Here’s to hoping that Gen Kitchen, Rosie Wrighting, and Lucy Rigby secure significant support to bring a shift away from the prevailing conservative dominance in the region

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Lots of things drive me mad, this is one of them:

M.P.’s, when interviewed, are always talking about “when I talk to people on the doorstep” or “knocking on doors in my constituency”. I’m 67 years of age and have lived in 8 different houses in various areas ofNorthampton. In that time no M.P. has EVER knocked at my door. Is it me, or are they bare faced liars who are convinced that the electorate are stupid?

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Yes

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Yes to, “is it me” or “they’re liars” 🤔

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No it’s not you, they lie. I also have never once been doorstepped

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I wonder if any other readers have?

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Be nice if Gen could get East Midlands Railway to reconnect Wellingborough to a wider range of stations than Corby and St Pancras. Best wishes that you will get your chance.

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Oh yes she can.

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