ACTING legend Hugh Grant was in Reading yesterday in support of Reading West Labour candidate Rachel Eden.

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He visited the town with the hopeful MP to give his support to the party, saying: "We have to do everything in our power to stop there being a Tory majority."

Commenting on his visit, Rachel Eden said: "It was great to welcome Hugh Grant to Reading West today.

"He spoke passionately about stopping a hard right Conservative government and his advice was very clear that people in Reading West have a real chance be part of stopping it.

"I believe it's time for an MP who puts our community first and if I'm fortunate enough to be elected on Thursday I promise to do exactly that."

The actor/film produced said: "If I lived in Reading West I'd vote for Rachel".