It was a dark, cold damp evening in Corfe Castle, but spirits were lifted as around 100 villagers met up to hold a candlelit vigil in support of Mike and Jason.  Bodies and souls were warmed as first mince pies and mulled wine were handed round, followed by an address and prayers from the Rev. Ian Jackson.  The event was being reported by local radio stations and both ITV and BBC news reporters.

The question was asked "What political support do you now have?".  The UK Indepence Party have been fully supportive from day one.  Richard Drax, P.P.C for the Conservative Party, who is spending Christmas with his family in Norway, telephoned an hour before the vigil to offer his support and say that he would be fighting for their release early in the new year.  Unfortunatley all we have been able to muster from Jim Knights office (Labour) since before Christmas is an answer phone message saying "the office is closed"!

A big thank you to everyone who braved the weather, Michael and Jason's spirits will be lifted by your thoughts and prayers.

We now call upon politicians of all parties to fight for Mike and Jason's imediate release and repatriation to their families.

BBC News website link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/dorset/8434466.stm

Youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoKn7o4kSo0