[I have put my soul-searching behind me.]
"The Conservative hopeful for the Police and Crime Commissioner election has said he is 'angry' at the failure of Labour to adequately check the credentials of its candidate.
Lee Barron was suspended by Labour yesterday afternoon after it emerged he was arrested 22 years ago for a minor disturbance at a town centre pub and fined £20.
Labour have now withdrawn their support for him and Mr Barron will be unable to be elected. However, as this has all come to light after the deadline for withdrawals, there remains the possibility that Lee Barron's name could still appear on ballot papers, plunging the election into chaos..."
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http://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/news/crime/rivals-offer-sympathy-over-lee-barron-s-departure-from-commissioner-race-1-4429575