Remember remember the 5th of November!

5.00.10pm BST (GMT +0100) Fri 10th Oct 2008

Local Liberal Democrat MP, John Leech, is encouraging everyone to make sure they get the chance to have their say on the congestion charge.

Manchester City Council has announced that anyone hoping to vote in the upcoming referendum on this important issue must have completed and returned their electoral registration form by the 5th November.

John Leech, MP for Manchester Withington, says 'I hope that everyone takes advantage of this opportunity to register their opinions with the council. It's really important that local people express their views on this important issue.

'The Lib Dems have long campaigned for a public vote on the congestion charge, so it's great to see the council taking note of our suggestions.'

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Notes to editors:

1. For further information on registering, go to http://www.manchester.gov.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=3955