Conservative Party activist David Gold has denied rumours he is off to pastures new.
He says it is not true he is leaving Brighton and Hove because he has been chosen to contest a safe seat at the next general election in another part of Britain.
Mr Gold, who fought Brighton Pavilion in 2001, said: "I have no intention of leaving the city I grew up in and love so much.
"I continue to enjoy supporting our local councillors and activists and contributing to the community in a variety of ways, both politically and otherwise."
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