We are heading into one of the most exciting and possibly hard-fought elections of recent times. Interest here in Oxfordshire will be great with David Cameron vying to return as Witney MP and campaigning to become Prime Minister.

Results in the Oxford East and Oxford West and Abingdon seats will also be closely watched.

Opinion of politicians has never been so low following the expenses scandal. It has deflected our attention from the important business of government.

This election is an opportunity for all of our candidates to focus on the great issues of the day, to explain to us what they would do and to show us that they are fit for the privilege of serving us as our MPs.