The Guardian backs the Liberal Democrats
September 30, 2004 2:23 PM
The Guardian Leader today urges voters to vote Liberal Democrat and return Jody Dunn to Westminster in today's Hartlepool by-election. It claims that "If this newspaper had a vote in Hartlepool today, it would go to the Liberal Democrats." The editorial recognises the Liberal Democrats' consistency on Iraq and the party's role as the only effective opposition in parliament.
The Guardian said "The Liberal Democrats, though, are the one party to have consistently opposed the war and to have consistently tried to hold the executive to account. This election is about the effectiveness of parliament. Only the Lib Dems have provided any kind of effective opposition over Iraq. It would be a win they deserve. If you want a parliament that is a bit more worthy of this country, then Hartlepool should today send Jody Dunn to Westminster as its Liberal Democrat MP."
Just one vote may separate Lib Dem Jody Dunn from Labour today. Labour have admitted that one vote could make the difference. Lib Dem Jody Dunn is "neck and neck" with Labour as polling stations opened in the Hartlepool by-election. Labour remain hopeful that local people will elect an MP who will just do what Tony Blair says. The future of Hartlepool's hospital has dominated the campaign. Doubts about Labour's commitment to the hospital have been confirmed and lost them support. Meanwhile, Hartlepool's Conservative Leader, George Morris, won praise for his honest admission that the Conservatives cannot win. Conservative and UKIP voters are now switching to the Liberal Democrats. That could tip the balance Jody Dunn's way.
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