Disgraced ex-Lib Dem MP Mike Hancock is standing for re-election to Portsmouth City Council for the first time since his former Parliamentary assistant and mistress was arrested for suspected espionage and he was taken to court for sexual harassment.
Although Hancock has had the Lib Dem whip removed, the Lib Dems have decided not to put up a candidate against him.
Hancock will face a challenge from UKIP for the first time this year.