Rob Flello MP, Labour’s campaign spokesman, following the BBC Radio Stoke debate, said:

“Having heard Edward Timpson this lunchtime, I can finally work out why his spin doctors have been trying to keep him away from the media and public.


“Tory boy Timpson today:

-         Admitted he would not move to the constituency if elected

-         Waffled on whether he would fight to keep Crewe railway station in the centre of town

-         And refused to name any policies where he would stand up for Crewe and Nantwich instead of David Cameron.

“No wonder the Tories have tried to hide Timpson away from the media spotlight so much. Having lost that debate hands-down to straight-talking Tamsin Dunwoody, I would not be surprised at all if he refuses to do any live media again for the whole campaign.”