Having been re-adopted at a previous meeting, sources close to Fysh told ConservativeHome that apparent criticisms from local members were surprising.
Unlike Drummond, Braverman had reportedly memorised her speech, whereas her rival was reading from her notes.
Reportedly, the vote was split, with 8 votes for and 7 against, and came as a shock to the incumbent.
He went down via a vote of 9-12 – with 6 of the latter thought to have come from councillors from wards added by boundary changes.
Durham and Northumbria are both currently held by Labour, whereas Dyfed Powys is held by Plaid Cymru.
He describes the authoritarian and grossly under-reported way in which our future MPs, and ministers, are being chosen.
Local sources suggested to ConservativeHome that the major issue with Bacon was a lack of engagement with the area and too low a profile, but praised him for his long service.
We understand that CCHQ plans to have one selection per region in this first round.
Like its Napoleonic namesake, the Battle of Waterlooville looks set to be a damn close-run thing.
It is naturally in Matthew Parker Street’s interests to flood Tory timelines with evidence that most re-selections are going off without a hitch.
This looks to be the latest installment in a contest ConservativeHome has long covered: the endless tug-of-war between constituency associations and CCHQ over the ins and outs of candidate selection.
He has been the constituency’s MP since 1997.
Penny Mordaunt is the latest prominent MP to be re-adopted as a candidate by her constituency.
We wish both the best in what look set to be uphill battles.
Why have humans – who need sleep and make mistakes – when we could have computer models which simulate the very best of us able to operate 24/7?