What does being deselected mean? If an MP is deselected, it means they are removed as a candidate and cannot represent their party at a general election.

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Mr Ramsay said he was saddened to have been deselected by the local party after 13 years. He added: "I respect their decision to open up a full reselection process.

Up to 75 people, including three of the deselected councillors, attended a protest at Terry Duffy House, the headquarters of West Midlands Labour, against the decision.