WE are now in the European election campaign proper.

I see that as well as the three main parties lots of smaller groups are also standing. Sadly one of these is calling itself 'Liberal Party' in what looks like a deliberate attempt to create confusion.

This is not my party.

I belong to the 'Liberal Democrats', led by Charles Kennedy nationally and my good friend Chris Davies MEP here in the North West.

I urge all Liberal Democrat electors to beware.

Use your cote with care and do not be tricked into voting for the wrong party by mistake.

Sir Cyril Smith Rochdale