SHOPPERS in Stockton Heath were in for surprise on Tuesday as Conservative tour-de-force Ann Widdecombe dropped by to back David Mowat.

The former MP and TV personality joined the Warrington South candidate on the campaign trail and spoke to shoppers in both Stockton Heath and Lymm.

Ann said: “The campaigning has been going very well we have been getting a very positive response.

“I have met a couple of waiverers and I have said do you want Gordon Brown back? They said no so there is only one choice. That’s the simple message: if they want change they need to vote for the Conservatives.”

She was the latest backer to pay a visit to the town to help the Conservative battle to gain Warrington South.

“I think David is a splendid candidate. He’s been here more than three years and has worked in all that time. I haven’t had anyone say who’s he? The only people who can beat Labour in this constituency is the Conservatives,” added Ann.