Why haven’t any of our would-be MPs got normal English names, asks Tory official Peter Hobbins

Outspoken: Peter Hobbins has been suspended by the Conservative Party after being accused of sending racist emails to colleagues

A former Tory Parliamentary candidate was suspended by the party last night after complaining that people bidding to become an MP did not have ‘normal’ English names.

Councillor Peter Hobbins is accused of sending racist emails to colleagues attacking the list of prospective Parliamentary candidates for the Orpington seat in Kent.

It is the latest selection row to hit the party following the revolt of activists in Norfolk against a Conservative candidate who had an affair.

Their defiance of David Cameron’s high command led to them being nicknamed the ‘turnip Taliban’.

Mr Hobbins, who stood unsuccessfully for the Tories at the 2001 election and was shortlisted for the London mayoral race, suggested he should change his name to ‘Petrado’ to succeed in the party.

One email said: ‘I have been contacted by a Mr Dilon Gumraj and a Zerha Zaidi and others who are all on the approved Conservative Parliamentary Candidates list.

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Why haven't any of our would-be MPs got normal English names, asks Tory official Peter Hobbins
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