General election husting events announced for Caerphilly and Islwyn

polling station sign — The general election is being held on July 4

General election husting events for the Caerphilly, and Newport West and Islwyn constituencies have been announced.

Trethomas-based charity The Parish Trust will be holding its event on Thursday June 27 at 7pm. Candidates standing for election in the Caerphilly constituency have been invited to take part and if they are unable to attend, they have been asked to nominate someone from their party to represent them.

Rev Dean Aaron Roberts, chief executive of The Parish Trust, will host the evening.

He said: “At The Parish Trust, we believe in the power of community engagement and informed citizenship. Being a charity based in Caerphilly, hosting this hustings event is our way of ensuring that everyone in the Caerphilly constituency has the opportunity to voice their concerns and engage directly with their candidates.

“We aim to foster a respectful and open dialogue that empowers our community to make informed decisions in the upcoming general election.”

Visit the Parish Trust website for more information and to book a place.

Age Cymru Gwent have organised a hustings at Blackwood Rugby Club on Monday June 24 at 1.30pm for Newport West and Islwyn.

Organisers are inviting local voters to submit their questions on the challenges facing local older people.

If you would like to submit a question and attend the hustings, which are free of charge, call Rhian Morgan on 07944 996943, email rhian.morgan@agecymru.org.uk or visit www.agecymru.org.uk/election.

Who are the candidates?

Caerphilly

Aicheler, Steve – Liberal Democrats
Evans, Chris – Welsh Labour
Gorman, Brandon – Welsh Conservatives
Kim, Joshua Seungkyun – Reform UK
Thomas, Mark – Green Party
Whittle, Lindsay Geoffrey – Plaid Cymru

Newport West and Islwyn

Etheridge, George – Independent
Ham, Brandon – Plaid Cymru
Hamilton, Mike – Welsh Liberal Democrats
Jones, Nick – Conservative Party
Jones, Ruth – Welsh Labour
Taylor, Paul – Reform UK
Vosper, Kerry – Green Party

Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney

Baker, Ann – Green Party
Charlton, Jackie – Welsh Liberal Democrats
Griffiths, Robert – Communist Party of Britain
Iqbal, Yas – Workers Party
Jarvis, Hannah Elizabeth – Welsh Conservatives
Salkeld, Niamh – Plaid Cymru
Smith, Nick – Welsh Labour
Whatley, Mike – Independent
Sutherland, Stewart – Reform UK

Who is standing in the general election?

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