In a move that has caused chaos within the Conservative Party, Richard Holden has been placed on a shortlist of one to guarantee him a seat, after several constituencies rejected Rishi Sunak's choice for party chairman. This decision has sparked controversy and raised questions about the party's internal processes and the influence of its leadership in candidate selection.

The Conservative Party is facing a last-minute rush to find candidates for up to 141 vacant seats, with Tory chairman Richard Holden throwing his hat into the ring in a bid to secure a seat. In a 48-hour scramble, the party is working to fill the vacancies with Holden being the most prominent figure to step forward.