“Public mood has changed” says Hilary

Hilary Myers campaigning in Hebden Bridge

The Liberal Democrats were out in force across Calderdale at the weekend, campaigning in town centres and on the doorstep, talking to local voters about the issues that concern them and about how they feel about the forthcoming General Election on May 6th.

“The anger is still there”, said Parliamentary Candidate, Hilary Myers. “People are still very upset about the expenses scandal and feel let down by the outgoing contingent of Westminster politicians. But over the last few days I sense that the public mood has changed. Voters are starting to engage with the idea that things could be different this time – that they do have a choice, even if they have not yet made up their minds.”

The Lib Dems set up stalls in Todmorden town centre on Saturday morning and in St.George’s Square, Hebden Bridge (photo), in the afternoon. The warm sunshine encouraged a lot of people out onto the streets and politics was a popular subject of conversation amongst both young and old. “People were interested to hear about our tax plans” said Hilary, “and I had questions about child care, the NHS and public transport amongst others.”

On Sunday, Hilary was out and about in Brighouse, taking the political temperature on the doorstep. “What struck me most was a new willingness to talk about the political situation and what needs to change” she commented. ”Lots of people mentioned the televised debates between the party leaders which, as a new thing, seem to have given a real boost to this election”.