MEP Marta Andreasen - the newest Conservative recruit in Brussels following her departure from UKIP earlier this year - joined over 20 campaigners in Tonbridge tonight to listen to residents and support local KCC candidates Chris Smith and Richard Long. It's not everyday that a resident considering a vote for UKIP is confronted by a past Chief Accountant of the European Commission!
But far more important than Europe in tonight's campaign were schools, roads, buses - the real quality of life issues that KCC has to deal with on a daily basis. With Chris and Richard were colleagues from Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council, all of whom have a great track record of getting things done for local people.
Despite the snow and sleat, the welcome was warm. The KCC campaign is undoubtedly hotting up.