With further government setbacks in by - elections in Bradford and Bootle on 8 November, there was a strong feeling that Heseltine's reputation would be irreparably damaged if he did not stand: it was now or never.
With further government setbacks in by - elections in Bradford and Bootle on 8 November, there was a strong feeling that Heseltine's reputation would be irreparably damaged if he did not stand: it was at this sole opportunity, or not at all.