Leyla speaks out for David at the debate

David is indebted to Leyla when she presents him with some preparatory notes ahead of the debate. Pollard is unhappy that his battle with David has become personal but with Val calling the shots, there's little he can do about it.

As the debate begins, Pollard gives a professional speech about his years of service to the council but David's response about his own qualities fails to arouse excitement.

Leyla helps David out by giving a passionate speech, encouraging the villagers to support his honest values. David is buoyed by her vote of confidence and begins to turn a tide of voter hatred in Pollard's direction.

As the meeting disperses, David pulls Leyla in for a lingering kiss, leaving Pollard and Nathan wary of their growing partnership. Is David's campaign building momentum?

Elsewhere, Bob is angry with Brenda when she deliberately attempts to put off potential buyers for the café and shop. Bob is gutted when Terry says that things will have to change at Connelton.

Finally addressing the issue with Brenda, Terry gets it all wrong when she assumes that he's kicking Bob and the twins out in order to move her in as an act of charity. Brenda's upset, but can she find a way to compromise with Terry and stay in the village?

At Mill Cottage, Jimmy and Nicola's relationship is back to its fiery norm. Carl and Scarlett are pleased that Jimmy is happy again but Lexi secretly wishes for Nicola's downfall. Jimmy makes another attempt to write a poem for Nicola but ends up offending her.

At a loss, Jimmy tells Nicola that he won't be making an effort any more. He moves out of Mill Cottage and Carl and Lexi are stunned to realise that Nicola doesn't intend on going anywhere. Can Lexi rid her home of the unwanted guest?