General Election 2015: How important are the minor parties?

The general election is expected to be the closest fought in a generation and the smaller parties could have a big part to play in influencing the result.

North West Tonight reporter Naomi Cornwell has been to meet some of them.

The candidates on the video are listed below in order of appearance:

  • Elizabeth Clarkson from the Northern Party, Fylde

  • Mike Hill, Independent, Fylde

  • Steven Morris, The English Democrats' North West Chairman

  • Tony Mulhearn, Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition, Liverpool Riverside