Douglas Carswill to stand down and support Tories

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  • Former UKIP MP, Douglas Carswill has just announced he will not seek relection for his Clacton seat and will stand down and support the Tories.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-39655704

    Does he fear Farage will knock him off his perch if Farage stands for the Clacton seat? Is he saving face and may perhaps be opening the door for a return as a conservative MP?

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