Well done for letting us know post haste Peter.
Very interesting indeed.
I think the whole process nowadays is Westminster based. To get your leg on the serious political ladder you seemingly have to work there, be seen to do well and above all get well connected. The days of a Dennis Skinner with working class red-book roots , table thumping and barnstorming his/her way into parliament is over. Nowadays first of all you need a university education, a good redbricker will suffice for labour but the 'well to do' eton-westminster-oxford route much preferred by Toryism.
The new candidate now needs to hit the ground running. Charlie put himself about for many years prior to getting elected. I have a picture of him somewhere from years ago, both him and his little dog meeting Gwyn in Pencester.
Will try to find it and add it here..its a curio for sure.
Yes here we are...
Charlie popped up almost everywhere, so the message has to be as mentioned.. hit the ground running, get out and mingle..