BNF leadership race hots up

Some members are said to be using inside information to try and block defaulting Members of Parliament (MPs) and councillors. While some see this as a witch-hunt intended to block opponents, others argue that this has to be done because it is a congress decision. It was a resolution of the BNF congress of 2003, which stated that, “any member of the party in good standing would be allowed to contest for party elections if he/she does not owe the party or party structure”.

The same regulation also applies in party primary elections.