THE boost to the Liberal Democrats following the first TV debate has seen the party’s stock rise in Warrington ahead of the General Election.

Jo Crotty has moved ahead of Nick Bent in the latest electoral calculus poll and into second place in Warrington South.

David Mowat remains ahead with a predicted 38 per cent of the vote for the Conservatives. Jo Crotty is currently polling at 29 per cent with Nick Bent is 27 per cent.

And in Warrington North Dave Eccles is polling at 24 per cent, Paul Campbell for the Conservatives as 27 per cent.

Helen Jones remains overwhelming favourite, polling ay 40 per cent.