Former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street could run for a safe MP seat in Birmingham, his friends say.
The Top Tory lost his seat after seven years in office earlier this month as a result of the drumming the party got in the local elections.But LBC understands he’s keen to seriously consider a move to Westminster instead, with Solihull the likely battleground.After the election was called for July 4, Tories and Labour are both scrambling to fill candidate seats as soon as possible and get out on the campaign trail.
4bn, figures showMr Street, who is from Solihull himself, hoovered up votes there in the Mayoral election despite losing to Labours Richard Parker.A spokesperson for him said: “Following the West Midlands Mayoral election result earlier this month, Andy is taking some time away to consider and assess his options before deciding on his next move.” Labour's Richard Parker has defeated Mr Street in the West Midlands mayoralty election by just 1,508 votes.
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