Peter, I agree that Mr Leech didn't win purely through Christie or any other such issue. He may be very hardworking and I am glad that he is. I have always always been of the view that the Labour Party in Withington needs to move forward after the election and I believe that it should focus on local issues and start the campaign for the next general election now. There is much to do and I am confident that the party will move forward to be successful once again at the next election. With regards to Mr Leech I do wish him luck but at the same time I want him to explain the stance he took on Christie. The Christie issue is a product of the general election campaign, granted, but questions need to be asked and I am (along with others) asking them and we want answers. This doesn't mean that we are narrowly focussed on just one issue. There are many other issues such as Iraq, top up fees, John's standing in the community, Labour's standing in the community etc that need to be addressed. However, at present, I am addressing the Christie issue and I want some answers from Mr Leech, as do a large number of the public in Manchester Withington! Out of interest Peter, what would it take for you to vote Labour again at the next GE. Both from a local perspective and national?

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