Article: Battle lines drawn in Blaenau Gwent as Labour selects AM.

Byline: Martin Shipton

ANOTHER epic election battle is expected in Wales' most controversial constituency following the selection of a sitting Labour AM to fight the Independent incumbent.

Alun Davies, who has represented Mid and West Wales as a regional AM since 2007, was chosen by party members in Blaenau Gwent to take on Trish Law in 2011.

Until 2005, Blaenau Gwent was the safest Labour seat in Wales.

But when the party imposed an all-women shortlist after the then MP Llew Smith signalled his intention to retire, the popular ...

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