What it takes to change a country.

Out and about this week I am still hearing members of the public that "we need to get rid of this lot" a slice of the time they are talking about the 36 year old Labour administration that has been running Wakefield Metropolitan district council since the 70's. Many more are also talking about a wish to see change at a national level. They refer to our existing MP's commitment to her career and the way that many MPs from all parties have been serving their own interests over those of their electorate.

So what does it take to see a positive change in Wakefield? Well there are 21 seats up for election in the local elections on May 6th. We are contesting all 21, in my case seeking re-election in Pontefract South. The more people who hold with recent years and elect a Conservative District Councillor the more likely we are to see a new administration. Some people have asked what part the Lib-Dem members of the council play. Over the last four years the two existing Lib-Dems have consistently voted with the Labour controlled administration's party line. My suspicion is that after May 6th a Lib-Dem vote will be a Labour vote. We shall see.

Nationally, David Cameron in our latest broadcast shares his perspective on the challenges we face and ways forward.



Over to you. Show us your view on May the 6th.