A general election hustings is being held at a city school a couple of days before polling day.

The event at Nunnery Wood High School will give residents a chance to put their questions to the candidates hoping to be Worcester’s next MP.

The hustings is taking place on Tuesday, July 2 at 7pm.

Worcester's electoral candidates will be introducing themselves and their policies before taking questions and engaging in a debate with the audience.

The event will be professionally chaired to ensure a fair and balanced debate.

No ticket is required, and the event is open to all Worcester residents who would like to find out more about the candidates and raise any questions that they have.

In school, students will participate in a mock general election, which will include lessons on democracy, voting and party politics before casting their ballot on July 4.

Assistant head teacher Bee Speechley, who is organising this event, said: “We are very keen to ensure that our students leave school with the skills required to fully participate in democracy and to be active citizens in their local and global community.

“Whilst they are not yet old enough to vote, holding an official hustings is an opportunity to get a taste of what politics is all about.

“The school has superb facilities to be able to host such an event and we look forward to welcoming the local community into the hustings on July 2.”

The full list of candidates in the running to be Worcester next MP was published last week.

Former city council leader and current county councillor Marc Bayliss is the Conservative candidate, with Robin Walker having stepped down after 14 years as Worcester’s MP.

Tom Collins is the Labour candidate and city councillor Tor Pingree represents the Green Party.

City and county councillor Mel Allcott, who is also the current mayor of Worcester, is the Lib Dem candidate.

Mark Davies is the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition choice, Andy Peplow is standing for Reform UK and Duncan Murray represents the Social Democratic Party.