I've been from Lincoln City to Luton in the space of five days, after-dinner speaking and helping to raise funds, for some of the great candidates we have coming on board.

Pictured with me are the two Luton candidates, my neighbours: Nigel (right) and Jeremy (left).

Having worked their socks off, they are beginning to see fantastic results, in terms of the reaction on the doorstep.

People underestimate the doorstep. You can poll all you like; but nothing gives you a better indication of the mood of the people than spending three hours on the knocker, and talking to people face to face.

There's no greater buzz than when, door after door, people wish you well and ask you to 'get that lot out'.

So, if you're wondering why Nigel and Jeremy are wearing such big grins, it's all down to the people of Luton and their hard work.