ELECTION 2010 intro

Apr 21 2010 by Matt Hurst, Heswall News

WIRRAL’S 2010 election promises to be the keenest fought in the region – but what would YOU like to ask the candidates in your area?

This week, voters have asked all those standing what they will do to attract young supporters and how they view the tunnel tolls, but what is the most pressing issue in your mind?

Over the next two editions, we will put your questions to all the candidates working hard to win your vote and print their responses to help you decide where to place your cross on May 6.

There are four constituencies in Wirral, all currently held by Labour, but 2008’s local council elections show how quickly the result can swing.

Frank Field looks comfortable protecting a majority that tops 13,000 in Birkenhead, while Angela Eagle has a healthy 9,000 vote buffer in Wallasey, but has seen council seats in her constituency snapped up by the Conservatives in successive local elections since 2005.

Wirral West and Wirral South, Labour seats since 1997, are being defended by newcomers to the national scene, Phil Davies and Alison McGovern respectively, who face a strong challenge from the Tories’ Esther McVey and Jeff Clarke.

And the Lib Dems will seek to build on the momentum generated by Nick Clegg’s performance in the leaders’ debates.

Send your questions to matt.hurst@liverpool.com or call 0151 330 5042.

l See next week for an additional focus on Ellesmere Port and Neston.