Prime Minister invited to Crewe and Nantwich

10:53am Wednesday 14th May 2008

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CONSERVATIVE by-election candidate Edward Timpson has written to Prime Minister Gordon Brown asking him to visit the area.

Following visits from Tory leader David Cameron and Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg, Mr Timpson said the PM is conspicuous by his absence.

In a letter to Gordon Brown, he said: "I would like to invite you to Crewe and Nantwich to meet local residents with me to discuss their concerns about violent crime, the rising cost of living and your decision to abolish the 10p tax rate - almost ten thousand families have been hit by this decision in Crewe and Nantwich alone.

"I have met thousands of people here since I was selected as the candidate last July and I have to tell you that many people feel that you are just ignoring their concerns and refusing to listen.

"A decision by you to come up to Crewe and Nantwich in the next few days and to actually meet real people face to face and explain your reasons for increasing their taxes would be the first small step towards addressing some of their concerns.

"I know that the job of Prime Minister is a busy one - but I really think it would benefit you to see what people here in Crewe and Nantwich are going through and you could find the time if you wanted to.

"With a by-election here now well under way, people want to discuss their concerns with you.

"There could not be a better time for you to visit us.

"Crewe and Nantwich has received a visit from both David Cameron and the Liberal Democrat leader.

"You are the only party leader not to have come up here yet."