Local residents have been asking the question – who will really stand up for Andover?

With Labour coming a distant THIRD in our area at the last election, and FOURTH at the recent Eastleigh by-election, and with JUST ONE Labour County Councillor across all of Hampshire, many local people have ruled Labour out of the race for this May’s crucial County election.

The choice for residents is expected to be between the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives.

 Andover Voice spoke to Sarah, a local mum, about her views on the up-coming choice for local people. Sarah told the Voice, “Many of my friends and neighbours simply don’t trust the Conservatives – they’ve let our area down so badly and I’m worried about their cuts to local services like Sure Start centres will affect my children’s’ future.”

“I’m backing the Lib Dem this time: Len Gates and the local Lib Dems work hard all-year-round and have been fighting alongside local people for an end to the Conservative County’s school places shortage crisis, while trying to stop the cuts to our local services”, Sarah added. “Andover residents want a strong team to stand up for our area and put Andover first.”

Thank you Sarah for your words of support.