The politician, who has been either MP or AM in Wrexham for 20 years, said he could also put up independent candidates in Denbighshire and on Anglesey.

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Dr Marek, who has been either MP or AM for Wrexham for 20 years, was replaced as the candidate by his former secretary after a series of disputes with Labour colleagues in Cardiff Bay and in his constituency.

BBC: NEWS | VOTE 2003 | Wrexham

The business secretary was summoned to the Commons on 20 February to explain his decision, after Conservative MP James Clappison tabled a question on the issue.

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