BASINGSTOKE has been identified as a 'crucial area to secure a Labour victory' as volunteers from Havant have been asked to campaign in the town.
Volunteers for Labour have been asked to make the approximately 40-mile journey after inputting their postcode in the 'volunteer' section of the party's website.
It reads: "Here's how to help. We've identified battleground areas that are crucial to secure a Labour victory. Our top choice for you is Basingstoke.
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"We need just a 13.5 per cent swing to win this seat from the Conservatives."
A 'battleground area' refers to a seat that could reasonably be won by another party by a swing in votes.
Basingstoke has elected to vote for a Conservative MP since 1923, with previous MP, Maria Miller, holding the constituency since 2005.
The town has been selected as a 'priority seat' for the Labour Party, with Parliamentary candidate Luke Murphy preparing to oppose Dame Maria in the general election on July 4.
Mr Murphy previously served as a political advisor for members of the Shadow Cabinet during Ed Miliband's leadership. He was selected as Labour's candidate for Basingstoke during a Hustings meeting held in February.
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