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Karen Danczuk’s political comeback on shaky ground

The race to be the Labour candidate for Bury North has attracted some unprecedented media attention this week thanks to Karen Danczuk’s announcement that she has her sights set on it. The self-proclaimed ‘selfie’ queen — and former wife of Simon Danczuk — has applied to be Labour’s candidate in the marginal constituency. Announcing her bid, the former Labour councillor said:

‘Politics is changing, you only have to look across Europe and the rest of the world. Parliament needs more common sense and someone who can connect with voters. I really believe I’m a voice of the people.’

Alas not everyone agrees. Candidates in seats where there is no Labour MP, such as Bury North, will be selected by a panel of the party’s ruling National Executive Committee. With only a small majority of 378 to overturn, the constituency is in high demand with potential Labour candidates. ‘She’s got no chance,’ whispers a Labour source.

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