[Gayle]

I wasn't here then so can't remember - I'll take your word for it.

But in recent years, I don't think that the Tories have had a chance because we've had an established, respected MP, and nationally they haven't been doing brilliantly either.
In the last general election when they made some ground, they put up a man who wasn't local and was chosen by the national party, all be it with the local parties backing, and who spouted some rubbish about euthanasia if I recall.

With Greg standing down and the national party doing quite well, I just think that this is probably their best chance for a long time, if they get the right candidate. I also think that, on the whole, Hyndburn prefers its candidates from either party to be local people.