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'A Dumbarton parliamentary candidate is embroiled in a row with the Electoral Commission over the handling of the nomination of a colleague. Dr John Black claims the commission refused to accept payment for the registration of an Iraqui candidate representing the Scottish Jacobite Party.' The Lennox, 20 th April, 2007. |
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Dr John Black (Also standing in Dumbarton constituency) |
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| Scottish Jacobite Party | ||
| Dr John Black from Helensburgh is standing for the Scottish Jacobite Party which was formed in July 2005. He is the leader and treasurer of the party. The party had originally intended to contest 70 regional and constituency seats, however everal candidates pulled out leaving Ma Alobaidi, an Iraqui who has lived in Scotland for 20 years, as the only other candidate intending to stand, in Edinburgh Central and the Lothians list. However the returning officer refused to accept a £35,000 bankers' draft for the £500 deposit. Recent electoral experience. | ||
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