Local businessman, councillor & campaigner David Kendall takes on Eric Pickles, Tory Party Chairman

Eric Pickles has never voted on a transparent Parliament*.

David Kendall fought against the cabinet system introduction in Brentwood and publishes his expenses on the web.

Eric voted very strongly for the Iraq war*.

David was against the Iraq War and proud that Liberal Democrats MPs took a stance and voted against the Iraq War.

Eric was not in parliament to vote for the 10:10 motion.

David tabled a motion at Brentwood Borough council to support the 10:10 Motion on cutting carbon emissions and seconded the same motion at Essex County Council.

Eric has spoken in three parliamentary debates in the last year - well below average amongst MPs*.

David has a 100% attendance rate at council meetings in the last year and also attended several meetings in a wheelchair in 2008 after breaking his ankle.

Eric Pickles has a second home in London, despite only living 37 miles from Westminster.

David has committed to not having a second home if he is elected as MP for Brentwood & Ongar.

On one day in October, David attended three resident meetings in Brentwood whilst Eric was campaigning in Staffordshire.

* Source: www.theyworkforyou.com