The main purpose of his visit will be to learn about the Council's CCTV system at 11am, and to see what the police and Council are doing to fight crime locally.

Local MP David Rendel has been campaigning for more police officers on the beat in West Berkshire. The Liberal Democrats will be fighting the election on a pledge to recruit an extra 10,000 police officers.

Commenting, Mr Rendel said:

"I am delighted to welcome Charles Kennedy back to West Berkshire. I am proud that our local campaign to recruit more police officers and fight crime will be receiving such heavyweight political support."

All political leaders come to Newbury on Thursdays (Market Day) They have their obligatory walk around the market stalls. It's all good fodder for the photo albums and promotional videos.