Election message from Jesse Norman, Conservative candidate for Hereford and South Herefordshire.

THIS country is at war, and in a huge economic crisis. We need a change of government.

We also need new leadership in Herefordshire. I am proud to call this county my home. I have worked with all my heart since 2006 to help local people.

- Fighting successfully against school and Post Office closures, and to support local shops.

- Helping farmers, businesses, pensioners and young people. - Exposing the massive £175 million gap in our government funding: money we desperately need for our public services, rural broadband and a second river crossing.

Many respected local figures, including three former Lib Dem councillors, have put party politics aside to back me as your next MP.

Herefordshire has long been ignored by Westminster. It’s time to put this green and gorgeous county back on the map. Please give me your support. Let us together get the fair deal Herefordshire deserves.