I Might Be the Worst by-Election Candidate in History -- But After That Result We Are All Losers [Scot Region]

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IAM probably the worst byelection candidate in history. The 953 votes I garnered in Norwich North last week - just 12 ahead of the BNP - in a campaign totalling Pounds 46,000 cost me nearly Pounds 50 each. It would have been much more effective to stand in Norwich market and accost passers-by with the line: 'Vote for me and I'll give you 25 quid.' I might have ended up in jail - but I'd have doubled my vote.

My campaign had started with such high hopes. When I heard Dr Ian Gibson, Norwich North's MP, had resigned over the expenses scandal, I sprang into action.

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I Might Be the Worst by-Election Candidate in History -- But After That Result We Are All Losers [Scot Region]

I was born and brought up in Norfolk. I reasoned the public anger at MPs was so intense they would be in a mood to punish the political parties. I felt I could give the public a credible, qualified and experienced alternative can-didatto vote for.

If I could get a good result, perhaps Esther ...

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