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26.03.2010

Advice For 2010 General Election Candidates Whilst Canvassing

It's fair to say that politicians are currently held in very low esteem, and this may - and I stress may - lead to unprovoked verbal and physical attacks on candidates on the doorstep.
Those canvassing, be it the ones standing for Parliament, or their supporters, need to take a few simple steps to ensure their safety isn't compromised.

What might start as a bit of banter could turn into a violent confrontation, particularly if it draws a crowd. The obvious course of action to take if a situation starts to get ugly is always to remain calm and more importantly polite, and leave before things become physical.

The biggest danger is actually going into someone's home. Once you step over that threshold you have no idea who else could be in there. My advice is simple. Stay on the doorstep.

However, should a canvasser decide to go into someone's home, below are steps we recommend they follow to ensure they are prepared and aware of any potential surprises:

• Have a look around to get an indication of who else might be in the house (different shoes or clothes sizes are a good indication).
• If at all possible, let someone know which property you are entering and for how long you expect to stay (the speed dial facility on your mobile can be of great help).
• Don''t allow anyone to corner you. Always make sure you are the closest to the front door / exit.
• The moment you feel uncomfortable or you feel your safety may be compromised, leave immediately. Trust your instinct. Do not wait any longer.

Please feel free to print off these simple steps and pass them to your colleagues.
The most important element in all of this is to remain safe at all times.

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For Further Information, Please Contact:
Robert Kaiser, PPSS on 0845 5193 953
David Simister, Different PR on 0845 389 26 26