Labour hopeful's tactical voting plea

A LABOUR election hopeful has urged Liberal Democrats to back him if they want to defeat the Conservatives in Meriden.

Ed Williams spoke after a furore over Labour calls for backing from Lib Dems.

Yesterday, The Daily Mirror newspaper called for Labour to back the Lib Dems in Solihull where incumbent Lib Dem Lorely Burt is defending a 279 majority.

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Meriden candidates write for The Silhillian

CANDIDATES in the Meriden constituency today write exclusively for The Silhillian on why they want your vote on May 6.

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Labour hopeful: manifesto 'restores trust'

MERIDEN Labour candidate Ed Williams says the party’s manifesto pledges to “restore trust in politics”.

He said: “This is a serious and progressive Manifesto, offering a truly positive and inclusive view of the future, that builds on our achievements since 1997.”

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Labour candidate: we 'blunted' recession

THE recession was less severe because of the actions of the Labour Government, the party’s Meriden election hopeful has said.

Ed Williams pointed to the ‘Government’s commitment to investment’.

He said: “Along with the resilience of the British people, the impact of the recession has been blunted and shortened.

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Knowle visit for Labour hopeful

LABOUR'S election hopeful for Meriden, Ed Williams, visited Knowle to talk to shoppers about climate change. Click here for more.

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