Paul says: "Labour has taken Sunderland for granted for too long. Increased Council Tax, jobs lost and dithering on regeneration like The Vaux is just not good enough. The Tory councillors in our area get paid to stand up for us - but what have they ever done for local people?"

"I’m sure you’ll agree that people here deserve a councillor who'll work hard all year round for this area.  That's what you get with the Liberal Democrats."