Malcolm Rifkind has won the sympathy of at least one of his constituents: TV Tory Kirstie Allsopp:

Oh bugger it, I might as well say it – Malcolm Rifkind is my local MP & I doubt very much they'll manage to replace him with someone better.

— Kirstie Allsopp (@KirstieMAllsopp) February 24, 2015

Before the last election Kirstie advised the Tories on housing policy. Would she stand to lead the fight against the mansion tax?

@GuidoFawkes My borough needs serious minds for serious times, not pretty faces looking for a career change.

— Kirstie Allsopp (@KirstieMAllsopp) February 24, 2015

@GuidoFawkes I'll admit that's a catchy hashtag, but I've neither the education nor the inclination. K&C wants a Tory not a rocking rebel.

— Kirstie Allsopp (@KirstieMAllsopp) February 24, 2015

A Tory’s what got them into trouble last time, so surely it is time for a rocking rebel. It would be a top location, location, location for her to stand…