The Result....Not a bad result - 6,388 compared to 3,701 in 2005. We got 17.3% of the vote; from third to joint second with the Lib Dems..... BARNSLEY CENTRAL Tony Devoy, Independent: 610 Eric Illsley, Labour: 17,487 Terry Robinson, Socialist Labour: 356 David Silver, UKIP: 1,727 Piers Tempest, Conservative: 6,388 Ian Sutton, BNP: 3,307 Christopher Wiggin, Liberal Democrats: 6,394 Donald Wood, Independent: 732

The final push - it's going to be a long night! Massive thanks to everyone who has been helping with the Barnsley Central campaign and I'll post the results as soon as they come through.......

We have been getting a lot of literature out over the last few days - if we haven't managed to get round to you - let me know by e-mail if you would like a copy of 'the contract' leaflet and we'll make sure one is delivered. Four days to go.....

I'll be talking to Parishoners about the Westminster 2010 declaration after the 9.30am service at the Church of the Holy Rood, George Street tommorrow (Sunday). If you have time come along.

A good break for a couple of hours from campaiging today - I was one of the 'Dragon's' at an event today at Barnsley Academy - 14 groups of students had to come up with a new drink to rival coke. Very entertaining - especially the radio jingles each team produced. I was really impressed with the level of presentation and hope to be invited back next year.