a parent and toddler session in another. we are a0 miles from westminster here but it can feel further. the cost of living more important to louise, running this class, than parties in government. i don't see any relationship with the by—election and the parties at all, i think it's very, very separate, so in terms of what's happening within leigh—on—sea at the moment with the by—election, i wouldn't even consider the parties, i think it's very different. this is a strange by—election, because the main opposition parties aren't fielding candidates out of respect for sir david amess. what is striking is, while the well of support for the conservatives run deep here, this has been, for a lot of people, an unforgettable episode in borisjohnson's time as prime minister. for many, it has damaged him. on thursday, people here will deliver their verdict. plenty more will get a chance in local elections in may. chris mason, bbc news, in leigh—on—sea.