Oakham Hustings - Listen Again

Thursday, 27 June 2024 09:57

Candidates who took part in the Oakham Hustings

A chance to hear the debate again, first broadcast on 26th June 2024 at 7pm

The evening was Chaired by the Reverend Shakeel Nurmahi of the Oakham Team at All Saints Church. Five out of the six candidates of the new Rutland & Stamford Constituency were there, Joanna Burrows of Rejoin EU sent her apologies. Taking part in the debate were:

Emma Baker – The Green Party
Chris Clowes – Reform UK
Alicia Kearns – The Conservative Party Candidate
James Moore – Liberal Democrats
Joe Wood – Labour Party

They all answered questions from the floor.

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