It's Dundas or Devine

With just days left until Livingston elects its new local MP, the race could be set for a close finish between local Liberal Democrat Charles and Labour's Jim Devine.

The SNP are now considered out of the race. At May's General Election, the Nationalists polled their worst share of the vote in Livingston for 18 years. Nobody seriously believes they can win.

The only candidate challenging Labour is local man Charles Dundas. Even Labour deputy council leader Willie Dunn has admitted the contest is close between Labour and the Liberal Democrats.

Charles Dundas has run a positive and energetic campaign. His strong campaign to protect St. John's hospital and local health services is thought to have struck a chord with local people.

Charles Dundas' campaign has been in stark contrast to Labour's which has offered little to the people of Livingston.

Some have described Jim Devine as an old style union boss and someone who will be unable to effectively represent local communities.

One thing is certain. Every vote will count on 29th September. Pundits are now suggesting that only a handful of votes could separate the candidates.

Livingston Lib Dems