I AM campaigning strongly on my party's national policies, but I am also emphasising the rotten deal Worcestershire has had from so-called New Labour in the last four years.

The government refuses to give us a fair share of national spending for local services. So our schools, our old people, our police and our fire service all receive just about the lowest funding in the whole country. Among my achievements in Mid Worcestershire, I am especially pleased to have won the 30-year campaign for the Wyre Piddle by-pass at the end of last year.

I was also very pleased with the successful campaign against the closure of Evesham magistrates' court - the only time the government has gone against a closure recommendation. Now, though, that battle is about to be waged again.

I have worked hard to support the Evesham Community Hospital. I pledge that a Conservative government will: Fight crime with more police officers and tougher sentences.

Reduce taxes on savers, pensioners, families and motorists. Restore confidence in our local health service and give Worcestershire's schools a fairer share of national spending.

Defend people living and working in the countryside. Keep the pound.