What a great day. We have decided that canvassing (knocking in doors) is a bit of a waste on Saturday mornings. Most people seem to shop on Saturday mornings so it makes sense to go where the voters are. Started this morning in Victoria Road, Surbiton. Had about 6 of the team with me handing out leaflets. Really great response and at my happiest so far in this campaign. One lady said to me: “We have had a nice man looking after the constituency for you for the past eight years and it is now time to get a Conservative who can make things happen!”

All went for coffees in Puccino’s before heading off for delivering with the students in Alexandra ward.

This afternoon we tried New Malden. Very quiet. This is probably the norm for these secondary shopping sites but New Malden is probably not helped by the roads and pavements being dug up whilst they put in a new pavement. We were opposite Blockbuster, on the High Street, and I have to say it reminded me how when I was younger the store used to be Sainsbury’s that had a wonderful tiled area where they kept the cold meats. My grandparents would frequently take me in there. Hard to think New Malden has neither them nor Sainsbury’s in it now.

Had a quiet evening at home this evening trying to recharge batteries. Another busy day ahead tomorrow, even on a Sunday.

Early to bed!