Dear Editor,

If the results of last week's parliamentary by-election in Rochdale taught us anything, it's that people are crying out for change!

As well as George Galloway's victory, the media are also shining a light on the story of David Tully – the local vehicle repair shop owner who stood as an Independent and finished in 2nd place.

How did an average, everyday chap who is passionate about his community with no political allegiances do it? He was offering the change that so many people are crying out for.

There is a growing movement across the UK of local people wanting change in their communities. So many voters are fed up with the traditional two-party system and are now preferring to vote for something different.

Independents work hard, care about their communities and will always put residents' need first. In towns and villages like Peasedown St John and Midsomer Norton residents have re-elected Independent councillors time and time again because they know we get things done.

Now, imagine what difference a group of Independent MPs could make in parliament?! Their only interest being to stand up for the communities that elected them, rather than towing a tight, often comprised, party line.

As I travel around Frome and East Somerset meeting business leaders, community group representatives and people in their homes I'm finding that more and more are feeling encouraged to back an Independent for Parliament.

Anyone who'd like to join my campaign can get in touch by emailing [email protected] or following me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/GavinForFES

Yours sincerely,

Cllr Gavin Heathcote

Peasedown St John, Bath & North East Somerset Council

Prospective Independent MP, Frome and East Somerset