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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Tom Ambrose

Tories pick local councillor for Selby and Ainsty seat after Johnson ally quits

Claire Holmes
Claire Holmes, a lawyer, has been chosen as the Conservative candidate for the North Yorkshire seat ahead of the byelection on 20 July. Photograph: Conservative party

The Tories have named a local authority councillor as their candidate in the upcoming Selby and Ainsty byelection, triggered by the resignation of a Boris Johnson ally.

Nigel Adams, who had already confirmed his plans to retire at the next general election, last week announced he was standing down with immediate effect.

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