WE are coming towards the end of five years of coalition government and most people predict another coalition after the next General Election.

This is how I see the political parties, who are in contention. Labour wasted it's chance and nearly destroyed the UK economy in 2008.

Ukip has gained popularity due to it's anti-EU stance but its policies lack detail. It is more popular in European Elections than General Elections.

The Green Party appeals to many people who want to defend our countryside but some of its policies are over the top.

The Tory Party is split on the EU but trusted with the economy. It has shifted jobs from the the public to the private sector.

The Liberal Democrats helped to save our economy by entering the coalition.

It claims that it will balance the budget by 2018. It has cut income tax by £400 for low and middle class workers.

It gave Pensioners a minimum 2.5 per cent annual increase with the triple lock, helped to create more apprenticeships and says that it will bring back border control.

My message to David Cameron, is to let us have a leaders debate again on television.

Ben Ord, Spennymoor.