LOCAL Tory David Morris, 33, has been chosen by the Conservatives to fight for the Blackpool seat at the next Parliamentary General Election.

He was the former chairman of the Northwest Area Young Conservatives and, two years ago, became Britain's youngest ever Constituency Chairman.

Married, with an infant son, a delighted Mr Morris said after news of his selection: "I would like to thank my family and all Association members for their support, especially Rita Goodwin."

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