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In the 2001 General Election, Mike Wood won this seat with a majority of 5,064 (13%). However this is a volatile seat, with the BNP receiving a significant percentage of the vote in the 2004 local elections, and the Conservatives have this seat listed as their target number 114.
Mike Wood has taken a principled stance against his own party leadership and the government on several key issues. These include the War in Iraq, Identity Cards, Top-up Fees, House of Lords Reform and Trial Without Jury. Although he opposed many of the bills relating to the highly controversial Anti-Terrorism legislation, he did follow the Labour Party line in nearly a third of the divisions in which he voted.
On the basis of his performance on these key issues Mike Wood deserves your vote.
For a more complete breakdown of Mike Wood's parliamentary performance on key issues, check out his voting record at the Public Whip.
If you wish to take a more active role than this, then please head to the main site for campaigning material and information about forming/joining local action groups.
| Candidates |
| Mike Wood (Labour) |
| Robert Light (Conservative) |