If elected a Conservative government would make positive changes from day one and start to fulfil our no nonsense, no frills contract with the British people – to cut the waste, sort out the welfare mess, improve front line services and deliver change for the better. We won’t leave the poorest and the most vulnerable behind, because we’re all in this together.

We also published our contract for growth, setting out our plans to get the economy moving for everyone. Our contract sets out that a Conservative government will:

- cut government waste to stop Labour’s jobs tax, which threatens to kill the recovery;

- use government guarantees to get credit flowing to businesses and protect the economy from the risk of a second credit crunch, building on our plans for a National Loan Guarantee Scheme;

The Liberal Democrats’ policies for an immigration amnesty, to scrap prison sentences under six months, keep Labour’s jobs tax and join the euro would damage Britain and Wiltshire.

The only way Britain can make a fresh start with a new government on Friday is if you vote Conservative on Thursday. Any other vote could leave Gordon Brown in Downing Street.

The Liberal Democrats’ policies on immigration, crime and the economy would damage Britain.  Labour only offer more of the same and their desperate campaign is designed to scare families, older people and the vulnerable.

From Friday, we will start to fulfil our contract with the British people – to get the economy moving, improve front line services and deliver change for the better.  We won’t leave the poorest and the vulnerable behind because we’re all in this together.

More information is becoming available about the possible impact a hung parliament would have on our economic recovery.  This survey shows that a hung Parliament would be bad for Britain. It would raise real challenges because the world wants to see Britain dealing with its debts, start cutting waste, avoid the jobs tax and get the economy moving. Those things are more difficult with a hung Parliament.  Some politicians would love a hung Parliament.  They could sit around haggling and bickering over jobs, offices and pet projects. Only a Conservative government with a clear majority will be able to sort out the mess we’re in. Click here to read more about the dangers of a Hung Parliament.

I hear many concerns about our local issues here in Wiltshire which if elected I will work tirelessly to address.  However, we have to recognise this seat in Chippenham is a crucial one on May 6^th to the national picture.  Your vote can make a difference to whether we have another 5 years of Gordon Brown or worse still a hung parliament with another unelected prime minister as the Liberal Democrats are now advocating.

The evening in Corsham further reinforced my belief that we need a strong government in this country, and that the differences between our parties are too great to reconcile to take decisions in the event of a hung parliament.  In a hung Parliament the Lib Dems would be able to insist on their policies – so you need to know what they are:

• they don’t support prison sentences for under six months – which would mean criminals like burglars and drug dealers would not be sent to prison;
• they would join the Euro and allow European judges to extradite British citizens for an offence even if it is not a crime in Britain;
• they say Labour’s jobs tax would kill jobs, but support it anyway;
• they have not promised to protect the NHS budget;
• they want an amnesty for up to 600,000 illegal immigrants; and,

• they would scrap our Trident nuclear deterrent – and won’t say how they would replace it.

I recognise I am your local candidate here in Wiltshire, but your decision on May 6^th will influence what happens in Westminster.

I met Andrew Murrison over lunch to highlight the location of the new boundary in Paxcroft Mead to try and clarify any confusion caused in last week’s Wiltshire Times.

I was also delighted to receive the update from Jane Scott, Leader of Wiltshire Council, that further consultation will be carried out before decisions on building new homes around Chippenham are taken.  If elected, I will be able to work even closer with the Council to ensure my constituents’ views are listened to.

Over to Bradford on Avon to the Fairplanet Festival at Wiltshire Music Centre which was a super event.  My team helped unload some bongo drums, but unfortunately we had to leave before I heard them being played.  And it was a very cultural morning in Bradford on Avon as we then visited the International Festival at St Margaret’s Hall – another superb event and then around the town to meet some more people.

The afternoon we canvassed Melksham as well as visited the town centre – thank you to all my helpers today!

I can only say how disappointed I am by the number of posters that have been mindlessly vandalised around the constituency, and I very much hope my lead will be followed by the other parties around the constituency in stopping this vandalism and focusing on positive campaign messages.

Following a team debrief in Pewsham I have been out and about in Melksham and Cepen Park today – thank you again to so many of you for coming out to help.

Many of these messages were reiterated last night on the TV debate – and I hope you found David Cameron’s closing words inspiring.

Thank you to all the team out in Melksham yesterday morning and Corsham yesterday afternoon with me – particular thanks to Giles Chichester MEP for coming to join the campaign trail.

My evening was spent in Cepen Park canvassing, then I returned to my home in Chippenham to watch the historic live TV debate – whatever other views you formed, most people I have spoken to confirmed they would not want 5 more years of Gordon Brown.  Here in Chippenham we can take positive steps to prevent that – a vote for me on May 6^th is one step away from Gordon!

Yet another beautiful day to be in Wiltshire.  Thank you to all the teams out delivering this morning.  This morning I have been pounding pavements in Monkton Farleigh, where it was a great pleasure to meet up with Andrew Murrison MP – thank you for your support.  Later in the afternoon we went out in Melksham and then onto Hilperton.

From a number of conversations on doorsteps tonight it was clear that there is still much concern over the boundary changes.  The decision to amend boundaries is taken by the Boundary Commission, and it is a decision that was taken several years ago. I recognise that my potential constituents have been very well served by their MPs and if elected I intend to follow in their footsteps. During the last three years whilst I have been living in Chippenham I have kept myself up to date with important issues affecting what will become the new Chippenham constituency.

If you are unsure which constituency your property is in, a map is available here

I had arranged for the campaigners to re-open Corsham train station to meet with her, alongside local councillors. Public transport in our mostly rural constituency is so important to help reduce our reliance of the car. I had already invited Network Rail to meet with councillors and campaigners last month, as well as Theresa, to ensure that Corsham Station remains front of mind.

Andrew Murrison, Shadow Minister for Defence, joined us at the Great Western Pub, Corsham with the campaign group to reopen Trowbridge Driving Test Centre.  This is another local campaign I fully support.  Andrew and I have worked on many initiatives over the 4 years I have lived in Chippenham.  We are keen to ensure a seamless transition if I am elected on May 6^th for his constituents who move to the new constituency of Chippenham at this election.

Thank you again to everyone who came out to help, if you would like to get involved or put up a poster please email wilfred4change@gmail.com