I think it was a major tactical mistake for them to withdraw. Binface is the only thing which turned it into a proper contest.

They will run for the next election in a few months - the investigation has just resumed.

	▲	nephihaha 8 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		I think it was a cop out on their part myself. Although to be pedantic, British politicians traditionally "stand" rather than "run" like their American counterparts.