As Wyre Forest goes back to work on the first working day of the new decade, local Conservatives get into action for the general election.
Across the country Conservatives marked the start of election year with the launch of the Health manifesto, a number of poster launches, and a day of action in many constituencies. Wyre Forest was no exception and local activists were joined by three Shadow Cabinet Ministers and a further four Members of Parliament delivering Mark Garnier's annual report across the Stourport ward of Mitton. In just one day of action, nearly 4,000 leaflets were delivered.
"Its all about teamwork" said Mark Garnier after the successful day campaigning. "Political parties are all about people helping each other - from helping each other deliver the message to helping each other represent our constituents effectively. The world is a complicated place and no individual can ever hope to be an expert on everything that affects his or her constituents. That is why individuals, of a similar mind, have been getting together to form political parties for hundreds of years - so they can help each other help their constituents."