Elaine Morris has decided to stand down as the SNP candidate in Drum Brae / Gyle causing some local activists to voice concern over where the party is in terms of selecting a replacement.
With only 9 weeks to go until d-day, Morris has stood down due to reported 'underlying health issues'. The party's recent election material, which has just been landing on resident's doormats, was promoting the Forth Ward Councillor's impending move across town.
Whilst we've not had much time to get to know each other on the campaign trail, Elaine and I locked horns at the end of last year on the panel at the Safety Forum meeting. I wish Elaine all the best for the future.
Rumours have been circulating that the Nats have been considering their options of standing one or two candidates in the ward. Blogger Dan Phillips reckons it would be two http://liberalsellout.wordpress.com/2012/02/27/edinburgh-snp-26-candidates-maximum/ but this was before today's news.
I guess we will find out soon enough. I'll try counting sheep at night so I don't lose any sleep over it.....
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