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Word reaches me that the number of Liberal Democrat grassroots activists in Devon and Cornwall, unhappy with their regional executive decision not to contest the Police Commissioner election in November, has now reached a critical mass - and could force a special regional conference on the issue. I've asked for an official statement and hope to update soon.

And here it is, sort of:

Dear Mr Smith

The special conference is an internal party matter therefore the Region has no comment at this time.

Yours sincerely

Kay Friend

Chairman

Devon & Cornwall Region