WITHAM is widely thought to be one of the safest Tory seats in the country, but as one of the newest constituencies this is the first time the theory will be tested.

In the videos below the candidates tell us why they think you should vote for them on May 7.

The candidates are:

  • Priti Patel (Conservative)
  • John Clarke (Labour)
  • Garry Cockrill (Ukip)
  • Jo Hayes (Liberal Democrat)
  • James Abbott (Green)