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Claws out in Rochester: Mark Reckless not worried by Tory candidate

Things are getting heated in Rochester after Conservative HQ announced that the lacklustre Kelly Tolhurst will return as their candidate for the general election.

The businesswoman put on a dismal display when she represented the Tories in the recent by-election against Mark Reckless.

Reckless won then, and judging by his recent retweets, the Ukip MP is confident he can retain the seat come what May:

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