MIKE Foster noted with interest Peter Luff's invitation for Wychavon Liberal Democrats to share with him the results of their market research.

As reported here last week, Mr Luff wants the Lib Dems to let him see the fruits of a survey which asks his mid-Worcestershire constituents how they feel he measures up on key local issues.

Worcester MP Mr Foster will be observing closely whether his Conservative rival is successful with his demands.

He told me: "I will be interested to see if Peter gets the figures, as the Tories in Worcester did the same before Christmas, asking voters how they rated their MP.

"I hope they practice what they preach."