Hey, I voted in Leech, quite happy that I did!
Not because Leech is any good as an MP, but a) he actually bothered to come and talk to potential voters (eg me) on numerous occassions (something which Bradley never did) b) he was the only real alternative to Labour
For me, I didn't care about Christies Hospital (just being honest) I cared about the War. Regardless of what Bradley said about the (planned)invasion he still stood for a party that was hell bent on going to war. I was amazed at the swing from Labour to Lib Dem, I didn't think for one minute Leech would knock Keith out of parliment (which he only did for a short time, as "Our Great Democracy" let Bradley in through the back door of the Lords)
So YES we are talking about Iraq. Ask the vast majority of those who voted to keep Bradley in during the 2001 elections (including me) and then ask why their was such a big swing. If you think it was because of Christies, you are sadly mistaken!
