DAVID Cameron visited a crucial marginal seat and made clear promises to protect vital services in rural areas - claiming Ed Miliband would 'channel money into Scotland' instead.

The Prime Minister was joined by George Osborne and Tory candidate for Morecambe and Lunesdale, David Morris, at the site of a massive new infrastructure development - the Heysham to M6 Link Road.

The Gazette asked Mr Cameron if he would promise to protect services such as much-needed bus routes in rural areas.

He said: "Yes, we've got rural interests at heart.

"A strong economy is necessary to protect public services in rural areas.

"We have funded rural broadband like no government before and we're on track to meet our targets.

"With Ed Miliband, backed by the SNP, how much will they give to Morecambe and Lunesdale? How much investment will they give here?

"They'll be thinking about how to divide the country and channel money up over the border into Scotland."

In a bid to convince floating or disillusioned voters, Mr Cameron said: "Voting matters - it makes a difference. What I want to deliver is more apprenticeships, more jobs, make sure people have more money to spend as they choose and make sure people have homes to buy.

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"There's a real opportunity for young people. 

"We've spent five years laying the foundations now let's put them to good use."

On Trident, Mr Cameron said he would 'absolutely' commit to four new nuclear submarines and said that Royal Lancaster Infirmary was 'secure under this government', pledging £8billion to the NHS.

Speaking about the £111million Heysham to M6 Link Road, Mr Cameron said: "It's all down to one man, David Morris. He's a strong MP who insisted on this project and as well as that we want to see more rail and road improvements. 

"David is really pushing for a study into a tunnel under Morecambe Bay."

Morecambe and Lunesdale has seen the Prime Minister, Home Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer visit within the space of a week and David Morris is hoping it will pay off.

"People will respond to the fact that you can see a big change happening over the last five years," said Mr Morris.

"My friends have all come out to support me and they keep saying I'm a good MP. 

"It's up to the people to decide that but I have done my best."