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The candidates vying to become Caerphilly’s next Senedd Member will be taking part in a televised debate this evening.

The debate, which is being aired on BBC One Wales from 7pm on Wednesday October 15, will be held at Bedwas Workmen’s Hall and chaired by presenter Nick Servini.

It will later be available on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds.

The debate comes ahead of the by-election on Thursday October 23, which was triggered following the passing of incumbent Labour MS Hefin David in August.

The debate will feature Liberal Democrat candidate Steve Aicheler, Green Party candidate Gareth Hughes, and Gareth Potter of the Welsh Conservatives, as well as Reform’s Llŷr Powell, Labour’s Richard Tunnicliffe, and Lindsay Whittle of Plaid Cymru.

Gwlad’s Anthony Cook and UKIP’s Roger Quilliam will not feature in the debate, but have been invited to be interviewed, BBC Wales has said.

Caerphilly’s by-election candidates for October 23

• Welsh Liberal Democrats – Steve Aicheler
• Gwlad – Anthony Cook
• Wales Green Party – Gareth Hughes
• Welsh Conservatives – Gareth Potter
• Reform UK – Llŷr Powell
• UKIP – Roger Quilliam
• Richard Tunnicliffe – Labour
• Lindsay Whittle – Plaid Cymru