Had a very good canvas this evening down Raeburn Avenue. Very solid support and a good swing from both the other parties to us. Then off to another hustings at Kingston URC – CND/Peace Council but with environmental groups riding piggyback.

Lots of questions around international aid, poverty and Iraq. All the candidates were there this evening and this made covering much ground quite difficult. A bit sad we could not have spent more time on environmental issues because although we had one question on global warming I do believe that areas such as recycling are a vital issue. Still no time to cover that and the meeting ended at about 9.45pm.

Even more worried about Nick, the Labour candidate. There seems to be little that he agrees with his own party on. There were times I thought he was even to the left of the candidate from the Socialist Workers Party. Not complaining, very refreshing and makes it easier for me to put a distinct appeal between Conservatives and Labour.

Quick drink in the Druid’s Head and then home for something to eat.