WITH fewer than three weeks left until voters go to the polls, General Election candidates will once again be attending a hustings in North Solihull.
All four men and women who are vyeing to be Meriden's next MP have been invited to the Question Time-style event.
It is a chance for those in the running to answer questions on some of the single biggest issues, including NHS, the economy, school funding, crime and Brexit.
It was confirmed earlier this month that all parties with a presence on Solihull Council would be fielding candidates in the constituency.
Whatever the outcome of next month's poll, it is certain that the seat will have its first new MP for more than 20 years, following the decision of Dame Caroline Spelman to stand down.
Those battling for your vote are:
Teresa Beddis (Labour)
Saqib Bhatti (Conservative)
Steve Caudwell (Green)
Laura McCarthy (Liberal Democrat).
The Brexit Party had announced a few weeks ago that it would not be contesting seats that the Tories had won in 2017, while no independent candidates have put themselves forward this time.
The hustings is taking place at the Three Trees Centre, Chelmund's Cross on Sunday, December 1.
Rev'd Neil Roberts, from Three Trees, has confirmed that the Election Special will start at 7.30pm.
Polling day is scheduled for Thursday, December 12 and don't forget that you have until midnight on Tuesday (November 26) if you haven't registered to vote.
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