Since Thursday the Lib Dems have been neck-and-neck with Labour and the Conservatives across the country, much to our amazement.  We never doubted we had the best people and the best policies, but we’ve always struggled to overcome the credibility gap and persuade people we can win.

That’s changed.  The Lib Dems can win.  Not just in Cheadle constituency – in Gatley, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Heald Green, Bramhall, Stepping Hill and Woodford – but across the country.

For the first time in generations, people can vote for change – real change – and get it.

Real change on tax, with the richest paying a bit more so those on low and middle incomes pay less – £700 less for many people.

Real change for our schools, police and hospitals weighed down with paperwork and bureaucracy, with civil servants in Whitehall deciding what’s best for local people.

Real change for our corrupt and failing political system – where Labour could end up with the most seats even if they get the fewest votes.

The Conservative message in Cheadle, as elsewhere across the country where they’re up against the Lib Dems, has been “Vote Lib Dem, get Brown”.

OK, so Cheadle’s been Lib Dem held for nine years.  OK, so Labour only got 4% last time round and have zero chance of winning the seat.  But, lacking a local candidate with any sort of track record either here or elsewhere, what else do they have?

The Lib Dems are the only party offering real change from the two old parties; and we can win – with your vote and your help.

With your help, we can keep Mark Hunter, who’s been a great MP for our area, get Brown out and get Nick Clegg and Vince Cable in.

Here’s how you can help Nick Clegg’s Lib Dems win on 6th May

•  Display a Lib Dem poster in your window. Download it here and print on a colour printer, or email me and I’ll drop one round.
• Join the Lib Dems today.
• Help our campaign by delivering a few leaflets or doing some clerical work: these last 16 days will make all the difference.
• Make a donation.