Stoke-on-Trent College hosted a Hustings event on Monday 20 May with the two prospective MPs for Stoke Central.

Two candidates, Dr. Chandra Kanneganti (Con) and Gareth Snell (Labour & Co-Operative), participated in a candid 'question time' discussion with learners from a variety of subjects as well as representatives from the student council.

Both candidates will be vying for the Stoke Central seat at the next General Election. 

Each representative delivered a brief introduction, outlining their party's plans and offering insights on the pressing issues affecting the Stoke-on-Trent community.

Students quizzed the candidates on a huge range of topics, including crime, education and health care (Nub News).

Learners had worked together to produce a series of questions and the prospective candidates were then quizzed on various topics including anti-social behaviour and crime, education, health care and the cost-of-living crisis.

Dr. Chandra Kanneganti CBE, parliamentary candidate for the Conservative Party said: "I'd like to thank Stoke on Trent College for inviting me for this hustings. It's very important for teenagers, particularly age groups 16-18 to understand our democratic process and what our future leaders want to do for Stoke-on-Trent. 

"I'm proud Stoke on Trent College is offering a number of courses that will help the students achieve their maximum potential. I'm so glad to have been here to share my vision."

Gareth Snell, parliamentary candidate for the Labour & Co-Operative Party said: "It's great to be at the College supporting the hustings, getting young people actively involved in our democratic process. This is only a good thing for the future of our country; for us as candidates, that we are held to account and questioned about what we want to do the country and the city. I hope to do many of these in the future."

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