WE asked readers in Ebbw Vale yesterday about the battle for Blaenau Gwent

David Thomas Taylor, 84, Tyllywn - "I don't think Peter Law can win it but he's a great chap."

Ena Roberts, 68, Ebbw Vale - "I love Peter Law because he has stood up to the Labour Party who acted wrongly by forcing Maggie Jones on us. I think he'll win and it feels great to be voting against Labour."

Rhydwyn Williams, 66, Ebbw Vale - "People are becoming disillusioned with Labour and how the party chose its Blaenau Gwent candidate. I'm a member and have always voted Labour but I think Peter has enough support here to win it."

Michael John Ahern, 58, Hilltop - "I'm supporting Peter over Maggie Jones because we know him and we don't know anything about her. We know he's committed to this area which is all I'm looking for."

Glyn Childs, 66, Ebbw Vale - "I think it will be very tight. I vote Conservative but would question the effect the stress of the job could have on Peter Law's health."

Hannah Phillips, 25, Tredegar - "Peter Law is in favour here in Blaenau Gwent and if he is fit and well I think he will make a great MP."