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National
Kate Wilson

Only candidates who are pro-EU are invited to attend this hustings event

A pro-EU campaign group is hosting a hustings event on Monday - just for the South West candidates in favour of remaining in the European Union.

Bristol For Europe has organised the event at The Station in Silver Street, Bristol, from 7.30pm on Monday, May 20.

The number one candidates from four parties standing in the South West have agreed to attend.

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They are Molly Scott Cato from the Green Party, Caroline Voaden, Liberal Democrats, Rachel Johnson, Change UK and Clare Moody, Labour.

The Conservative Party, Ukip, English Democrats, The Brexit Party and Independent candidates have been excluded from the hustings.

The ‘Who Is For EU?’ event will begin with a brief presentation on the structure of the EU Parliament and the voting process.

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Party candidates will then be offered the opportunity to introduce themselves, present their ideas and party manifestos, ahead of the UK heading to the polls on Thursday, May 23.

They will be encouraged to explain their position on Brexit and whether they support a second referendum – referred to as the ‘people’s vote’ by supporters – which is backed by the hosts.

The hustings event is being chaired by former Bristol mayor George Ferguson.

To find out more and to book tickets go to the Bristol For Europe website.

Find out who is standing here: European elections 2019: List of candidates for the South West

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