By Jimmy Ross, Glasgow Council Candidate

Saturday 28 April    - We set up stalls in Argyle St outside Debenhams and Borders in  Buchanan St. There is a noticeable difference in the public's readiness to take our bulletins, reaching out for them rather than us forcing them on people. There is a brilliant reaction when Tommy speaks on PA. Crowds gather round and at the end of his speech not only is there great applause but also cheers. I've not heard this before and i have been on the campaign trail for weeks. When he stops it takes ages before he can start up again because so many people want to speak to him. Petitions on Carers' Allowance, Council Tax, the War in Iraq and Banning Airguns are being signed enthusiastically by lots of people. 

Sunday 29 April    - We meet up at George Sq at 11 am. Then teams head off to Possil to  leaflet for Monday's public meeting.  The majority head off to Parkhead Forge Market where we set up stalls and Tommy does a walkabout. Other teams set up stalls around Parkhead football stadium in preparation for crowds at the Hearts -Celtic match. Another great welcome. Bulletins well received. Tommy tours the stalls speaking on PA to enthusiastic fans.

This certainly feels much better than the 3% stated in latest opinion poll although this is the first time we have figured in the mainstream polls. The recognition factor is definitely improving. Looks like the boost from the Galloway meeting is helping campaign to peak at just the right time.

Monday 30 April    - lunchtime - Tommy is doing another in a series a workplace  gate meetings. These used to be a normal feature of the labour movement election campaigns on Clydeside but had disappeared until Solidarity revived them. Tommy has already held successful gate meetings at Govan shipyards, City Park - a huge call centre in Dennistoun and Cowglen National Savings Banks in Pollok.