Candidate applications open in seven more seats, including two extremely close marginals

Six of the seven constituencies in the new tranche voted Leave in the referendum.

Seven more seats open for candidate applications – and a former MP is hoping to return

Ashfield, Bolsover, Colne Valley, Leeds North West, Portsmouth South, Sefton Central, and Wrexham are seeking would-be MPs.

Selection Big Bang: 44 seats open applications for would-be candidates

ConHome pressed for more seats to select sooner – it seems CCHQ has listened.