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7:32

mirandasky:

Welcome to Sky News' live debate between the main candidates for the Crewe and Nantwich by-election, in conjunction with the readers of Boulton & Co. and the Crewe blog. Tamsin Dunwoody (Labour), Elizabeth Shenton (Lib Dem) and Edward Timpson (Conservative) were online with us this morning. Here is their discussion.

Monday May 19, 2008 7:32 mirandasky

7:32	Who is winning the debate? Tamsin Dunwoody ( 15% ) Elizabeth Shenton ( 22% ) Edward Timpson ( 63% ) Monday May 19, 2008 7:32

7:33	[Standby] See you then.

8:45

[Comment From NickNick: ]

What do the other candidates make of the disgraceful negative campaigning of the Labour candidate? I speak particularly of the website and the campaigners constantly drawing attention to Mr Timpson's social class.

Monday May 19, 2008 8:45 Nick

8:53

Elizabeth Shenton:

Hi, this is Elizabeth. I'm ready to take questions :)

Monday May 19, 2008 8:53 Elizabeth Shenton

8:54

Tamsin Dunwoody:

Hi this is Tamsin. I'm ready to take questions as well.

Monday May 19, 2008 8:54 Tamsin Dunwoody

8:57

Elizabeth Shenton:

I have stayed away from using dirty tactics and negative campaigning in this by-election. Out on the doorsteps, people are telling me that they are grateful of the way that I have focused on the positives aspects of Liberal Democrat policies that can help to address the issues that they are worried about and not the negative dirty tactics deployed by others. They see it as a breath of fresh air after seeing what is being produced by the other candidates.

I have stayed away from using dirty tactics and negative campaigning in this by-election. Out on the doorsteps, people are telling me that they are grateful of the way that I have focused on the positives aspects of Liberal Democrat policies that can help to address the issues that they are worried about and not the negative dirty tactics deployed by others. They see it as a breath of fresh air after seeing what is being produced by the other candidates.

Monday May 19, 2008 8:57 Elizabeth Shenton

8:59

Martin Stanford:

Good morning, I'm Martin Stanford from Sky News... and I am your host for this live blog session...

Monday May 19, 2008 8:59 Martin Stanford

8:59

Martin Stanford:

Nearly nine o'clock, so lets get started... Good morning to all the candidates...

Monday May 19, 2008 8:59 Martin Stanford

8:59

Elizabeth Shenton:

Good morning Martin.

Monday May 19, 2008 8:59 Elizabeth Shenton

9:00

Tamsin Dunwoody:

Hi Rob, I am completely against moving the station and have told Railtrack so. I have got a categorical assurance from them that any proposal will go out to consultation so the people of Crewe and Nantwich can make their voices heard.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:00 Tamsin Dunwoody

9:00

Martin Stanford:

We have a number of questions that viewers have sent to us...

Monday May 19, 2008 9:00 Martin Stanford

9:00

Tamsin Dunwoody:

Hi Paul, as invisible as he has been throughout!!

Monday May 19, 2008 9:00 Tamsin Dunwoody

9:00

Martin Stanford:

Here's a hardy perennial for any by election...

Should the candidate live in the constituency?

Tamsin you first...

Monday May 19, 2008 9:00 Martin Stanford

9:01

Tamsin Dunwoody:

Hi Russ, I have 34 years close links with Crewe and Nantwich. I moved to Wales when my son was critically ill on Doctors orders. I would be very happy to move back here if you elect me.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:01 Tamsin Dunwoody

9:02

Martin Stanford:

Elizabeth?

Monday May 19, 2008 9:02 Martin Stanford

9:02

Elizabeth Shenton:

It’s very important because in a by-election - we are choosing a local MP to serve Crewe and Nantwich - not the government of the country. I have always lived and worked in this area - so I understand people's concerns and I will be able to fight for them in Parliament.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:02 Elizabeth Shenton

9:02

Martin Stanford:

And Edward?

Monday May 19, 2008 9:02 Martin Stanford

9:03

Tamsin Dunwoody:

Hi Local Bob. No. Quite simply to save my sons health. He is now 6ft 3 and very well thank you.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:03 Tamsin Dunwoody

9:04

Martin Stanford:

Not sure if edward here yet... so here's question from David

Monday May 19, 2008 9:04 Martin Stanford

9:04

[Comment From DavidDavid: ]

Tamsin..you must feel masively let down by your leader...how much do you feel his tax bride of last week has backfired for you?

Monday May 19, 2008 9:04 David

9:05

[Comment From Edward TimpsonEdward Timpson: ]

Hi this is Edward, I am ready to take questons. I live so close to the constituency and my children were all born in the local Leighton Hospital. I have lived in cheshire all my life and know the local area very well.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:05 Edward Timpson

9:05

[Comment From DavidDavid: ]

Tamsin..you must feel masively let down by your leader...how much do you feel his tax bride of last week has backfired for you?

Monday May 19, 2008 9:05 David

9:05

[Comment From Local BobLocal Bob: ]

Tamsin, I thought you moved to Wales to become a professional politician in the Welsh Assembly?

Monday May 19, 2008 9:05 Local Bob

9:05

Tamsin Dunwoody:

Hi David. No I don't. I am very pleased that GB recognised the mistake in the taxation issue and corrected it as he promised.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:05 Tamsin Dunwoody

9:06

Martin Stanford:

Edward - question for you - do you agree with the raising of the personal allowance to offset the loss of the 10p band?

Monday May 19, 2008 9:06 Martin Stanford

9:07

Martin Stanford:

and Kev has one for Tamsin...

Monday May 19, 2008 9:07 Martin Stanford

9:07

[Comment From Kev, CheshireKev, Cheshire: ]

Question for Tamsin. Would you welcome Gordon Brown to the Crewe and Nantwich area this week in order to help your campaign?

Monday May 19, 2008 9:07 Kev, Cheshire

9:08

[Comment From Edward TimpsonEdward Timpson: ]

We support any help to compensate those hit by the Government's tax increases on the low paid. But Labour haven't addressed the root cause of the problem. The have done this to save their own skins

Monday May 19, 2008 9:08 Edward Timpson

9:08

Tamsin Dunwoody:

Hi Kev. Yes. I would love to show him around and I'm really pleased he has taken time out of his busy schedule to do a Radio Stoke phone in tomorrow.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:08 Tamsin Dunwoody

9:09

Elizabeth Shenton:

It was nothing more than a by-election con. When Frank Field moved his amendment against the 10p tax change, the Liberal Democrats voted with him and the Conservatives did not. The Conservatives failed to stand up against this tax change at the time which is why there is no point in electing another Conservative.

The current tax system is making Britain more unequal everyday. Our system will be fairer without raising tax overall. The Liberal Democrats will tax income less and pollution more. We would therefore cut the basic rate of income tax by 4p, abolish unfair Council Tax and replace it with a tax based on the ability to pay. We would increase environmental taxes such as Air Passenger Duty, limit tax relief on pension contributions to the basic rate,
and reform residential stamp duty. Inheritance tax would be reformed and gains made by non-residents on property situated in the UK brought within Capital Gains Tax.
It was nothing more than a by-election con. When Frank Field moved his amendment against the 10p tax change, the Liberal Democrats voted with him and the Conservatives did not. The Conservatives failed to stand up against this tax change at the time which is why there is no point in electing another Conservative.

The current tax system is making Britain more unequal everyday. Our system will be fairer without raising tax overall. The Liberal Democrats will tax income less and pollution more. We would therefore cut the basic rate of income tax by 4p, abolish unfair Council Tax and replace it with a tax based on the ability to pay. We would increase environmental taxes such as Air Passenger Duty, limit tax relief on pension contributions to the basic rate,
and reform residential stamp duty. Inheritance tax would be reformed and gains made by non-residents on property situated in the UK brought within Capital Gains Tax.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:09 Elizabeth Shenton

9:10

Martin Stanford:

Elizabth - how would you make up the 10billion pounds lost by a 4p cut in income tax?

Monday May 19, 2008 9:10 Martin Stanford

9:10

Tamsin Dunwoody:

Hi Edward, will YOU reinstate the 10p tax? I'm pleased with the tax package.It helps people in Crewe and Nantwich. Please stop waffling.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:10 Tamsin Dunwoody

9:10

Martin Stanford:

Question for all candidates - about house prices from mark

Monday May 19, 2008 9:10 Martin Stanford

9:10

[Comment From markmark: ]

can u ask what is they propose to do about house prices being so high therefore first time buyers can not buy in nantwich

Monday May 19, 2008 9:10 mark

9:11

Elizabeth Shenton:

We would make up the shortfall by simplifying capital gains tax - making it a single rate.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:11 Elizabeth Shenton

9:11

Tamsin Dunwoody:

Hi Mark, We have a programme of investing in affordable housing but there are also schemes like shared equity which can help first time buyers.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:11 Tamsin Dunwoody

9:12

[Comment From Kev, CheshireKev, Cheshire: ]

Thanks Tamsin.. It's good to see someone in Cheshire supports him.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:12 Kev, Cheshire

9:12

[Comment From Local BobLocal Bob: ]

Tamsin, how many acres of land surround your large Welsh house?

Monday May 19, 2008 9:12 Local Bob

9:12

Elizabeth Shenton:

Tomorrow I will be visiting a housing association in Nantwich which specialises in providing accommodation for first time buyers through shared ownership schemes. I want to encourage more finance schemes like this.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:12 Elizabeth Shenton

9:13

Edward Timpson:

Mark - We have offered a number of things to help first time buyers, including reducing stamp duty for first time buyers and shared equity schemes. The problem with Labour's top down approach is local people have a disincentive for new housing because they are built without the necessary infrastructure, roads, hospitals and services.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:13 Edward Timpson

9:13

Tamsin Dunwoody:

Hi Local Bob, its a large unfinished building site! Most people would condemn it!! I have six acres....3 of them bog.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:13 Tamsin Dunwoody

9:14

[Comment From NicoliNicoli: ]

What will happen to compensate those who have lost out on the 10p tax row next year?

Monday May 19, 2008 9:14 Nicoli

9:14

Tamsin Dunwoody:

Hi Edward. Are you actually writing this or one of your spin doctors...sounds like it LOL

Monday May 19, 2008 9:14 Tamsin Dunwoody

9:15

Martin Stanford:

Another point on tax and the 10p rate...Another point on tax and the 10p rate...

Monday May 19, 2008 9:15 Martin Stanford

9:15

Edward Timpson:

Nicoli - you make a very important point - this is a one off one year only compensation package just like the one year package offered to pensioners at the last election

Monday May 19, 2008 9:15 Edward Timpson

9:15

[Comment From russruss: ]

Edward, do you intend moving to Crewe after winning on thursday to be closer to your electorate? Oh, sorry, I forgot, you live locally already do you not, unlike your opponents.....

Monday May 19, 2008 9:15 russ

9:15

Tamsin Dunwoody:

Hi Nicoli, The Chancellor will announce his future plans in the pre budget reort in the autumn.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:15 Tamsin Dunwoody

9:15

[Comment From AlisonAlison: ]

What about the fact that some people don't want to join a shared ownership scheme. They want to be able to buy a home themselves.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:15 Alison

9:15

[Comment From Rob, CreweRob, Crewe: ]

where does Edward Timpson live then?

Monday May 19, 2008 9:15 Rob, Crewe

9:16

[Comment From Guido, sipping V&TGuido, sipping V&T: ]

Is it true Tamsin that you are living in a hotel in the constituency? You haven't even rented a local property?

Monday May 19, 2008 9:16 Guido, sipping V&T

9:16

Elizabeth Shenton:

Across the constituency there are still people who are suffering because of the abolition of the 10p tax rate. Our figures show it to be something like 9,000 people. Full compensation is essential.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:16 Elizabeth Shenton

9:16

Edward Timpson:

Rob - I live near Kelsall just outside the constituency. As I said I have lived in Cheshire all my life and have worked in the Crewe area for the last 10 years

Monday May 19, 2008 9:16 Edward Timpson

9:17

Tamsin Dunwoody:

Hi Alison, the key to buying a home for yourself without Shared Equity is to bring in more contracts to employers and higher wages to employees. The market has been overinflated over the last few years and needs to stabilise to allow everyone a chance to get on the property ladder.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:17 Tamsin Dunwoody

9:18

Martin Stanford:

Lots of questions for Tamsin about her candidacy....

Monday May 19, 2008 9:18 Martin Stanford

9:18

[Comment From Steven from BrightonSteven from Brighton: ]

Tamsin received some negative comments in this weeks Private Eye regarding the way she was selected to take over the role her mother held. What are her views on this?

Monday May 19, 2008 9:18 Steven from Brighton

9:18

Tamsin Dunwoody:

Hi Guido, No I don't live in a hotel. I'm living in a housing estate off Dane Bank Avenue. I couldn't afford a hotel for that long!

Monday May 19, 2008 9:18 Tamsin Dunwoody

9:18

[Comment From TimTim: ]

Tamsin - if your surname was not Dunwoody would you be Labour's candidate? Your answer of 9.14 is typical 'New Labour' without class.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:18 Tim

9:18

Elizabeth Shenton:

James - You're right about the cost of ID cards, which is why the Liberal Democrats would scrap the proposed scheme and spend the money on providing an additional 10,000 bobbies on the beat.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:18 Elizabeth Shenton

9:19

Tamsin Dunwoody:

He Steve, I won on a democratic all member selection.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:19 Tamsin Dunwoody

9:19

Martin Stanford:

and for Edward - wot do you make of the "Toff" label?

Questions we have extracted from the Boulton & Co blog...

Monday May 19, 2008 9:19 Martin Stanford

9:19

Tamsin Dunwoody:

Hi Tim, I was selected on ability, experience and my fundamental political beliefs.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:19 Tamsin Dunwoody

9:20

Elizabeth Shenton:

Khalid - policies with substance are the way to combat apathy.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:20 Elizabeth Shenton

9:21

Edward Timpson:

I have spoken to people across the whole of Crewe and Nantwich over many months and not once has it been raised as an issue. Local people are not interested in cheap attacks on class. What they want to know is how we are going to reduce crime, imporve local services and bring down the cost of living.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:21 Edward Timpson

9:22

Elizabeth Shenton:

Nicoli - I have stayed away from using dirty tactics and negative campaigning in this by-election. Out on the doorsteps, people are telling me that they are grateful of the way that I have focused on the positives aspects of Liberal Democrat policies that can help to address the issues that they are worried about and not the negative dirty tactics deployed by others. They see it as a breath of fresh air after seeing what is being produced by the other candidates.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:22 Elizabeth Shenton

9:23

[Comment From johnjohn: ]

tamsin + edward what are your positions regarding our future energy supply and not just your party policy where should our future lie PRECISE PLEASE

Monday May 19, 2008 9:23 john

9:25

Tamsin Dunwoody:

Hi John. easier planning laws to allow householders to install renewable energy, get away from oil/gas dependancy, help those in fuel poverty (£1.2bn invested so far) keep working with business to reduce consumption, stop manufacturers making stuff that stays on standby all the time.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:25 Tamsin Dunwoody

9:25

Edward Timpson:

John - What we need is sustainable energy policy which is not over reliant on one form. it has to be a combnation of wind, oil coal, nuclear, solar. Additionally we need to be conscious about reducing our carbon footprint and to move sensibly towards Kyoto targets

Monday May 19, 2008 9:25 Edward Timpson

9:25

Elizabeth Shenton:

John - securing future energy supplies is a hugely important issue facing this country. With the abundance of offshore expertise in the North Sea oil industry, combined with its endless supply of wind - I don't see why we can't combine these two factors to make the world's largest offshore windfarm.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:25 Elizabeth Shenton

9:26

[Comment From Rich TRich T: ]

if needs be, would you be prepared to go against your respetive party lines if you felt it could be for a greater good

Monday May 19, 2008 9:26 Rich T

9:27

Tamsin Dunwoody:

Hi Rich. Yes.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:27 Tamsin Dunwoody

9:28

Edward Timpson:

Rich T - I reserve the right to vote against my Party if it was in the best interests of my constituents or my country to do so

Monday May 19, 2008 9:28 Edward Timpson

9:28

Elizabeth Shenton:

Hello Rich. I have always advocated that I will be a strong independent voice for the people of Crewe and Nantwich, fighting for the issues that effect them. But that doesn’t mean I have to be a rebel – there is a world of difference between a rebel and a strong independent voice.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:28 Elizabeth Shenton

9:28

Martin Stanford:

and for all the candidates - a question that has come up a lot before today...

How will you vote on 42 days detention?

and for all the candidates - a question that has come up a lot before today...

How will you vote on 42 days detention?

Monday May 19, 2008 9:28 Martin Stanford

9:29

Martin Stanford:

Oops double question there... only one answer required from each person!

Monday May 19, 2008 9:29 Martin Stanford

9:29

Edward Timpson:

I will vote against 42 days. The Government has not made the case for this. We have proposed the introduction of intercept evidence into trials and detention post charge.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:29 Edward Timpson

9:29

Elizabeth Shenton:

In answer to how I'd vote on 42 days detention, I'd vote strongly against it. The Liberal Democrats have always been consistent on this. Not a single terrorist prosecution in this country has required someone being questioned for longer than the current 28 days - it's that simple.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:29 Elizabeth Shenton

9:30

[Comment From StephenStephen: ]

Tamsin, how exactly is Edward a 'con man' as your website states? Does he have a criminal record?

Monday May 19, 2008 9:30 Stephen

9:30

[Comment From russruss: ]

Martin, ask them where they all stand on the frankenstein embryology bill

Monday May 19, 2008 9:30 russ

9:30

Tamsin Dunwoody:

The balance between human rights and national security is an important one. the current proposal is only intended to be used in the case of multiple terrorist incidents and cannot be invoked without parliament and the judiciarys approval. It is also not renewable. However, my concern would always be for the people of Crewe and Nantwichs safety.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:30 Tamsin Dunwoody

9:31

Tamsin Dunwoody:

Hi Stephen, he ran on the 10p issue being the only issue in the campaign. Actually it is all about the local people and local issues. Cameron refused to say he would reverse the 10p change.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:31 Tamsin Dunwoody

9:32

[Comment From John MuddleJohn Muddle: ]

So is that a vote for or against on 42 days Tamsin?

Monday May 19, 2008 9:32 John Muddle

9:32

Elizabeth Shenton:

Russ - I support research that could relieve the suffering of so many people with diseases like MS, Parkinsons and even cancer. This could make a big difference in so many peoples' lives - but it does need to be strongly regulated.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:32 Elizabeth Shenton

9:32

[Comment From CraigCraig: ]

Tamsin, at 9:30, you didn't actually state whether you would be voting for or against the 42 days detention?

Monday May 19, 2008 9:32 Craig

9:33

Martin Stanford:

And back to local issues - local jobs....

Monday May 19, 2008 9:33 Martin Stanford

9:33

[Comment From GrahamGraham: ]

I'm worried about local jobs, two of my friends have been made redundant in the last year and I've had my pay frozen. What experiences do the candidates have of standing up for working pepole?

Monday May 19, 2008 9:33 Graham

9:34

Tamsin Dunwoody:

I would support it with the five safeguards built into it and that it is not renewable. Parliament has the ability to vote against any rare usage of this and it prevents the country having to be put into a State of Emergency which the Civil Contingencies Act would currently do.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:34 Tamsin Dunwoody

9:34

Martin Stanford:

We are moderating the debate here at Sky Centre... in an attempt to deal with a range of issues....

But most people seem to want to ask Tamsin about her campaign or the state of the Labour Party nationally... so some other questions...

Monday May 19, 2008 9:34 Martin Stanford

9:34

[Comment From NickNick: ]

Tamsin, On the Politics Show yesterday Harriet Harman was clearly uncomfortable with the negative tone of the Labour campaign in Crewe & Nantwich. Do you support the "toff" attack angle or has it been thrust upon you by Labour high command?

Monday May 19, 2008 9:34 Nick

9:34

[Comment From HenryHenry: ]

Tamsin, is Gordon Brown an asset or a liability?

Monday May 19, 2008 9:34 Henry

9:35

[Comment From John PickworthJohn Pickworth: ]

Q to Tamsin: When asked about important Labour policies of the day (42 days, 10p tax or ID Cards) do you always respond "ask me after I'm elected"?

Monday May 19, 2008 9:35 John Pickworth

9:35

[Comment From jamesjames: ]

Tamsin: Gordon Brown asset or liability?

Monday May 19, 2008 9:35 james

9:35

Martin Stanford:

Perhaps Tamsin you could try deal with them all...?

Monday May 19, 2008 9:35 Martin Stanford

9:35

Elizabeth Shenton:

Graham - I used to work in banking and when two banks merged, I led the negotiations for my union and did the work to prove that it was not necessary to close as many branches as they proposed. This saved jobs and maintained services for customers.

Many people in Crewe remember the loss of job in the railway works under the Conservatives. They are worried about the possible loss of jobs in Royal Mail, Bentley and Bombardier. People want an MP who will fight to keep jobs in our area.I used to work in banking and when two banks merged.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:35 Elizabeth Shenton

9:36

Edward Timpson:

Graham - As a family lawyer I have represented hundreds of people in your position who have fuond themselves in financial difficulties. I have and want to work closely with the Crewe and Nantwich Citzens Advice Bureau to make sure they receive the help they need

Monday May 19, 2008 9:36 Edward Timpson

9:36

Tamsin Dunwoody:

Hi Graham, I have worked closely with fire fighters, tax office staff and hospital staff facing uncertainty in their future. I worked within the business sector creating new jobs and training people to upskill them to retain their jobs. I will ALWAYS stand up for working people and fight against any attempt to make people redundant or reduce pay and terms and conditions.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:36 Tamsin Dunwoody

9:36

Elizabeth Shenton:

Gordon is an asset to our campaign!

Monday May 19, 2008 9:36 Elizabeth Shenton

9:37

Martin Stanford:

OK - nearly at the end of our time together...

Let me ask each of our candidates for a one sentence pitch they would want you to take to the polling booth on Thursday...

Monday May 19, 2008 9:37 Martin Stanford

9:37

[Comment From MikeMike: ]

Typical Politician, can't give a straight answer. No wonder there is so much apathy regarding the elections. Why can't we have a "None of the above" on our voting cards ?

Monday May 19, 2008 9:37 Mike

9:37

Edward Timpson:

I am the only local candidate who will ensure that I represent all of the people of Crewe and Nantwich

Monday May 19, 2008 9:37 Edward Timpson

9:38

[Comment From MikeMike: ]

Good answer Elizabeth :)

Monday May 19, 2008 9:38 Mike

9:38

[Comment From HenryHenry: ]

Elizabeth at 9:36 - nice answer...!

Monday May 19, 2008 9:38 Henry

9:38

[Comment From Giles McNeillGiles McNeill: ]

I fGordon is an asset why has he not been to visit?

Monday May 19, 2008 9:38 Giles McNeill

9:38

Elizabeth Shenton:

Electing a Liberal Democrat MP for Crewe and Nantwich will send a strong message to Gordon Brown that enough is enough.
Throughout my campaign local people have been telling me how disappointed and let down they are by Labour.
I share their feelings and, like them, believe it is time for a change.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:38 Elizabeth Shenton

9:38

[Comment From Rob, CreweRob, Crewe: ]

I think there is still great respect in Crewe for Gwyneth, too much to let it turn blue.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:38 Rob, Crewe

9:39

Edward Timpson:

Thanks for all your questions if you want to visit my website - creweandnantwichconservatives.com

Monday May 19, 2008 9:39 Edward Timpson

9:39

Tamsin Dunwoody:

Hi Nick, this is a by-election campaign and I do believe it is vital that voters know what they are getting. I am a single parent of five kids fighting to get a job. I have no family fortune to fall back on. The Tories have criticised Labour candidates in other by-elections. Its your choice. You know what you are getting with me.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:39 Tamsin Dunwoody

9:39

Elizabeth Shenton:

You can email me at: elizabeth@elizabethshenton.com :) - I look forward to hearing from you :)

Monday May 19, 2008 9:39 Elizabeth Shenton

9:40

Tamsin Dunwoody:

Vote for a strong voice for Crewe and Nantwich. Someone who will fight fiercely for everyone.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:40 Tamsin Dunwoody

9:41

Martin Stanford:

Thank-you all for your comments - and being part of this Live Blog.

Keep up to date with all the politics of the day at the Boulton & Co blog on the Sky News website.

Monday May 19, 2008 9:41 Martin Stanford

9:41

Tamsin Dunwoody:

Byeeeee

Monday May 19, 2008 9:41 Tamsin Dunwoody

9:41

Elizabeth Shenton:

Thank you, goodbye :)

Monday May 19, 2008 9:41 Elizabeth Shenton

9:42

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