Peter, I have a 100% turn up rate for my current job so far. Doesn't say anything about me being effective or not. Don't get me wrong, you know me and my views. I supported Leech as a councillor. He was very effective. I didn't give two hoots about the Christies issue. But compared to my new MP, Leech is a lame duck. Again, don't get me wrong, I would still not vote Lucy Powell (unless she decided to become an independent) if I lived in Chorlton still, and I would vote Leech, just to keep Labour out.
I admit Peter, that I have not kept intouch personally with Leech, but how often do you? I have just as much a right to comment in the way that I have, as anyone else. I don't make wild accusations about him.