I don't think we can go into important local elections next year... with Tony Blair as leader and expect to keep many of the councillors we've got now.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
There's much more we can be doing in Parliament, we could be giving more power back to people at local government level, through local referendums.
We need to keep this Labour government, it has a good chance of another term.
It is certainly not unrealistic to think we could have elections by mid-year 2004 and when a sovereign government is installed - my job here will be done.
I am saying that in Wales here we have a very clear election commitment and I hope, and I will express this view, I hope that every individual member of the Labour Party, will understand that and will strive to achieve unity so that we can deliver the yes vote in the Autumn.
Elections are also about the future - the pledges that we are making for this country. For those who care about equality and fairness in the UK, and beyond, Labour really is the only choice.
There are great things that Britain can do in the future as a progressive beacon. By voting Leave, we have that opportunity.
We have for the past year and undoubtedly will be for the next year, dealing with an electorate that is more alienated and more cynical than at any point in modern time.
Tony Blair - good thing there are not parliamentary elections in this country.
It's a very good idea that we have a third term Labour government led by Tony Blair for a full term.
These are tough times and under this Tory-led government many people in Manchester are suffering and getting left behind. If elected I will use all my energy, skills, experience and knowledge to stand up for our communities and get things done for the better.