HALTON MP Derek Twigg was asked what he had during the past five years and how will he change the lives of the community if he is re-elected?

Here is his response:

"I have been a strong voice for Halton.

I made sure I was accessible, holding regular advice surgeries and having a staffed constituency office.

I played a key role in securing the new bridge which is now being constructed.

I led the successful campaign in Parliament to persuade the government to drop plans to make Halton residents pay tolls.

I made health a major priority, campaigning successfully to have the new treatment centre building re-opened for the NHS.

Now, it is part of Halton Hospital allowing more elective operations to be carried out there.

I also successfully campaigned against plans to have the private sector run Whiston Hospital.

I led a debate in Parliament highlighting the shortage of GPs and the problems patients have getting appointments.

I helped to secure funds for Halton schools, the latest being £50,000 for IT for the Heath.

I stopped the government closing the TA centre in Widnes.

I campaigned for investment in Widnes railway station following an earlier success at Runcorn Station.

I supported the proposal to ‘open up Runcorn’ to restore the link from the Bridgewater canal to the Manchester Ship Canal If re-elected, I will continue to stand up for Halton, campaign for jobs, health improvement and a better education for all.

I will vote to get rid of the bedroom tax, stop the privatisation of the NHS and support the recruitment of 20,000 more nurses and 8,000 more doctors.

I will back an increase in the minimum wage and a job guarantee for young people.

I will carry on supporting business, backing Labour’s plan to cut business rates for small firms.

We need affordable homes for our community and I will press for more environmental improvements.

I will continue to be a strong voice in Parliament on behalf of Halton people."