Chloe Smith Says.....

Apologies for the lack of posting on my blog recently: things have been really hectic in the final few days of the campaign. I’ve attended three hustings events in the past few days – two with the BBC (one on radio and one on TV) and one for NO2ID. We’ve also got one final hustings this evening at the Baptist church on Duke Street. The hustings have largely been good natured affairs, although I think it is quite apparent to everyone that the Lib Dems and the Greens don’t see eye to eye!

My weekend was mainly spent canvassing and attending fetes. I have been really grateful that so many volunteers from right across the country have given up their time to come and help me out on the campaign. If I am lucky enough to be elected as Norwich North’s next MP tomorrow I will owe a huge amount to the untold number of people who have knocked on doors and delivered leaflets for me in recent weeks.

On Friday I took David Cameron to the bingo to meet local residents and play a few games (neither of us did very well unfortunately!). We then went to the University to hear about their work on biofuels. David was here again on Monday, making his fifth visit to the constituency – which just underlines how seriously the Conservative Party are taking this by-election. We had a rally for supporters and there was a great buzz about the place.

Yesterday Ken Clarke came up to visit some local firms. We spent a lot of time talking about business in Norwich and also a lot about jazz! In the evening we held a 'Quiz Chloe' event in Taverham which was attended by about 50 people and was a great success. They asked lots of difficult questions and we had a great discussion about the need for honesty and transparency in politics.

There are only just over 34 hours now until the polls close so if you’ll forgive me this will probably be my last blog until Friday. I’m off now to speak to as many local people as possible in the time that remains!