He was approached by Richard Acland , Liberal MP for Barnstaple , a seat bordering Bridgwater , about standing as an anti-appeasement candidate in the by - election .
Vernon Bartlett was a journalist and broadcaster with extensive experience of foreign affairs .
Vernon Bartlett was approached by Richard Acland , Liberal MP for Barnstaple , a seat bordering Bridgwater , about standing as an anti-appeasement candidate in the by - election .
Vernon Bartlett was a journalist and broadcaster with extensive experience of foreign affairs .