Controversial Victory

The Conservative party has expressed their disapproval of the election of Alistair Strathern, who they refer to as an "eco zombie," to the Mid Bedfordshire seat. Strathern, a Labour candidate, won the seat in Thursday's election.

Zombie-Themed Protest

Strathern gained attention last year when he participated in a zombie-themed Greenpeace protest outside the Home Office. Images of him dressed as a ghoul, with face paint and blood dripping from his mouth, were released.

Protest Against New Laws

The protest was in response to new laws that restrict extreme protests by environmental activist groups. The shocking images of Strathern were revealed just days after activists climbed onto Rishi Sunak's constituency home in North Yorkshire.

Tory Criticism

Some Conservative MPs have criticized Strathern's election, stating that his victory was due to a low turnout and that many voters do not support the tactics of climate groups like Greenpeace. They are determined to target him in the next election.

Background and Education

Strathern, a 33-year-old Oxford University graduate, previously worked for the Bank of England, where he advised on climate matters. His swing from Tory to Labour in the Mid Bedfordshire seat was 20.5%, overturning a majority of 24,664 previously held by Nadine Dorries.

Calls to Ditch Strathern

There were calls for Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to remove Strathern as a candidate following the release of the protest images. However, Starmer has decided to stand by him.