[andrewb]

Originally Posted by Gayle

Haslingden is local. Doesn't Greg actually live in Blackburn even though he grew up in Great Harwood? Please correct me if I'm wrong on that.

Local to me means growing up with the same issues that I had, having the same cultural references, knowing the political and cultural landscape inside out because you're 'here'.

I was under that impression too Gayle. I still consider Greg to be local even if he does choose to live in the neighbouring constituency.