The news that a Conservative PPC (Ian Oakley) indulged in a vitriolic and nasty campaign against his, primarily Lib Dem, opponents is deeply disturbing. Whatever the reasons behind his attacks (personally - and without any evidence at all- I would suggest that he needs medical help) serious questions must be asked as to how such a man became selected by the Conservatives.
Update
There is a certain amount of speculation that my thoughts on his mental health might not be too far off the mark ( http://www.spectator.co.uk/coffeehouse/879086/thoughts-onthe-ian-oakley-case.thtml ) in which case one wonders whether or not there should be psychological and psychometric testing for candidates. It would happen in many other professions so why not for parliamentary candidates?
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