The general election is in our sights. On 7 May Britain will be voting in what is perhaps the most unpredictable election in decades.
But what are the priorities for the voluntary sector and what can the candidates offer those who are working in it?
Join our live webchat with party representatives from the Green Party, Labour and the Liberal Democrats on Thursday 19 March 12–2pm.
Leave your question in the comments section below or come back and ask it live. As well as your questions and comments, the discussion will include:
- What can each party offer the voluntary sector
- The lobbying bill – what is each party’s plans for it? Should charities be included?
- The Charity Commission’s powers and draft protection of the charities bill
- It is inevitable that the voluntary sector will be doing more to support public services - will there be extra support for charities who are filling in?
The panel*
Darren Hall, parliamentary candidate, the Green Party
Lisa Nandy, shadow minister for civil society, Labour
Stephen Williams, minister for communities, the Liberal Democrats
To participate, you need to register for a Guardian ID and log in prior to the discussion. To create an ID, click here.
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*The Guardian Voluntary Sector Network approached the Conservatives and Ukip, but no suitable candidate was available to take part. Stephen Williams will be participating from 1–2pm.
