Adrian says: "After three years of residents of Chaddesley and Spennells being frightened by the unfounded scaremongering tactics of Health Concern we have seen their campaign unravel in recent days.

"The big issue now for this election is to ask of all your candidates if they support the new position as articulated by the Health Concern leader, Dr Richard Taylor.

"It appears he now accepts that it is unrealistic to have a full blown "blue light" A&E service for Kidderminster Hospital. All he wants in its place is a minor injuries unit staffed by doctors 24 hours a day.

"I and my Labour colleagues have been working tirelessly to get the best deal on health for local people. Already we have a 24-hour minor injuries unit and an extra £14 million of funding for Kidderminster Hospital, along with a renal unit providing a service for kidney patients never before seen in Worcestershire.

"With your support, I am sure that we can achieve even more."