Candidate calamities: who has incited the biggest controversy?

Kate Griffiths is to stand as Tory candidate in her estranged husband Andrew Griffiths’ former seat of Burton. Photograph: FacebookThe major parties have been dogged by controversies about their candidates before nomination papers have even been submitted. Allegations of racism and sexism have abounded, leading to several to withdraw and/or apologise. Others have been the subject of rows over their selection or accusations of cronyism. As the final list of candidates prepare to hand in the