THE town's three leading politicians have written to Secretary of State John Prescott giving a show of Labour support for a new stadium.

Council leader John Gartside, Helen Jones MP and Helen Southworth MP express their 'total and unequivocal support for the club getting a new stadium' and point out that rugby league plays a 'central role in the public life of Warrington.'

"It would be a tragedy for Warrington if we were ever to lose our club," the letter added.

It also urges the Deputy Prime Minister to ensure that there are no delays over the current planning application.