Lichfield Cathedral to host General Election hustings

General Election candidates from the Lichfield constituency will take part in a hustings event at Lichfield Cathedral next week.

The event on Friday 28 June (8pm) is being hosted in partnership with Churches Together in Lichfield.

Local candidates have been invited to present their party’s political campaign and answer questions posed by the audience.

The hustings will be chaired by the Interim Dean of Lichfield, Bishop Jan McFarlane.

Audience members will have the opportunity to submit written questions at the beginning of the hustings.

These will be sorted by Churches Together in Lichfield and passed to the chair.

Canon Gregory Platten, Canon Chancellor at Lichfield Cathedral, said: “As a cathedral at the heart of our community we are pleased to offer this historic venue, having been a place of meeting for generations, that has seen many debates and disagreements over the centuries.

“We hope that the hustings on 28 June gives opportunity for everyone’s voices to be heard in a fair and proper manner.

“We trust that when 4 July comes and we prepare to cast our votes, that the hustings has helped to inform voters’ decision-making.

“As we sit in this ancient place of worship, may we pray for all those standing to lead our country and for guidance and wisdom for each person posting their ballot paper.”

The hustings is open to all to attend on a first-come, first-served basis.

Doors will open a 6.30pm. Find out more information on the cathedral website.