William Kedjanyi of Star Sports Bet was outside Tiverton City Hall talking to passersby and noting support for the Conservatives, despite much fanfare from the Liberal Democrats. He explained: “I think the mood is uncertain in the sense that a lot of people, especially from outside Tiverton, assumed that the Liberal Democrats would take it and make the third big change in the midterm elections. “I would be calmer in this opinion, since I talked to people here. I notice that there is a more open way to consider the Liberal Democrat candidate Richard Ford and the Liberal Democrats, as they may be in a different situation, but I also think some people are still willing to remain Tories and there is strength in feeling that. They are not blue voters, but staunch supporters of the Tories whether they like Helen Hurford or not. “A lot of people loved Neil Parish and were upset he had to leave, even though they thought he should.” “The Lib Dems are still the favorites, but we get more money from the Tories. The lowest price for the Tories we deliberately seek to emulate our book and look for people who will go out for Lib Dems most likely. William Kedjanyi of Star Sports Bet stands outside Tiverton Town Hall talking to passersby “The range and the chances tell us that the Tories will get between 30 and 40 percent of the vote. These options in the stock market are narrowing. “If I had to say something based on the money I’ve seen, a small Tory win would be where I landed.” In the city center, people were busy enjoying the sun, but it took time to talk to Devon Live about their views. Former city mayor Wally Burke hoped the vote would “see a change” He said: “A change must be made because it has been under the same lot for too long. “Maybe he would give Boris Johnson the idea to get off his ass and leave.” Business owners also had an opinion, with one, Guy Anderson, a former Conservative member, now hoping the Tories would lose. “I hope the Lib Dems win,” he said. “I was not going to vote in this election at all as I had no intention of voting, but then I saw Helen Hurford on TV and now I am determined to vote for Lib Dem so that she does not win. “Eleni seems to be what we do not need, she avoids people and contact with the public. “She shouts that she is a local girl, but I have never seen her and I do not think she deserves it.” However, Conservative Cabinet member for Mid Devon Chris Daw said Helen would be the right choice. “I think the Conservatives will win. I was out with Eleni, I met her and she is very positive. He has spoken to Members of Parliament and talked to them about specific things that are bothering us here in Tiverton, such as the police situation, housing and education. She is determined to get a new school in Tiverton and is the only party that has gone and put pressure on ministers. “We are optimistic as we believe in our candidate. “People have questions, but when they meet Helen they say they will vote for her and that they will vote Conservative no matter what, and many liked Neil Parish.” Kayleigh Diggle of Liznojan Bookstore said: “All media seem to be heading for the bookstore. I had CNN, BBC, RTE and now Devon Live. Everyone wants to hear what we have to say. “Tiverton seems to be a focus for the media lately, which is understandable, and many of the questions seem to be about how they think it will go. “From my experience speaking to people and the community, there is a lot of support for the Liberal Democrats, so you never know. Are we just in a bubble and surrounded by people who think this will happen and the Tories will get it again? “If we all stay together, we hope it will send ripples to the rest of the country, by getting rid of a Tories where they have been based for a long time.” Others, who would normally vote for other parties, said they would “hold their nose” to vote for the Liberal Democrats, saying it was the best way to oust the Conservatives. Tony Wheeler, a former Tiverton City Council member and a regular Labor supporter, will not support Labor candidate Liz Pole this time around. “I think the Tories will lose. I will hold my nose and vote for Lib Dem as an opportunity to get the Tories out. The site is so Torified that they will not vote Labor from the start. “Labor candidate Liz Paul is a woman with great principles who would do well for the region, but unfortunately the Tories would prefer to vote for anyone other than Labor.” read more Read more related articles Read more related articles