The Hertford and Stortford candidate selection: a shortlist, a controversy and a cautionary tale

We reveal the four candidates on tonight’s shortlist – and the unusual way in which the selection has been partially centralised.

Shortlist for the Grantham and Stamford candidate selection

The association meets tonight to choose the person whom it hopes will succeed Nick Boles.

Ford is selected in Chelmsford. Bennett withdraws from Saffron Walden. Latest candidate selection news.

All the latest news of shortlists and selections from right across the country.

Watkins back for third go at Tooting. Macleod battles Cracknell for Brentford & Isleworth. Latest candidate news.

Shortlists for Wirral West, Ealing Central & Acton, Chorley and Bristol East. And selection results in Blackpool South, Darlington and Eltham.