[Gayle]

I'm sorry but I don't find it strange at all. In fact, I think it shows a better awareness of my views on things than most people have and a better understanding of politics.

First of all I'm not saying that I disagree with everything the Labour party at national level is about but neither am I saying that I would blindly follow them. I always believe in the best person for the job. People who always vote one way because that's what they've always done are not necessarily weighing up the pros and cons of their decisions.

I support the local Labour party because I honestly believe that the local area would be better in their hands and I also support our local MP, Greg Pope because I know him to be a sincere politician (honestly) - I trust him to make decisions on my behalf that doesn't necessarily mean that I have to agree with every single one of them. I always vote for the person who I want to represent me, even in general elections, and not for the party or the party leader. So, if you want me to say this just for the record, then no I would not vote for Tony Blair if he were my MP.

Finally, I do not think I'm being hypocritical as I would be quite prepared to accuse the Labour party of tacky tactics if I saw them.