Conversation so far:
What was the first shortlist Nadine Dorries appeared on?
Conservative Campaign Headquarters placed a majority of women on the shortlist and pressed for the selection of a female candidate.
Why did they press for a female?
Previously, only two women had been selected in the 17 safe seats where sitting MPs have retired.

Question: Was Dorries selected from that list?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Nadine Dorries selected from the 17 safe seats?