FIVE candidates fighting for the South Dorset MP's seat will face each other at a hustings in Weymouth ahead of the General Election.

The prospective parliamentary candidates have been invited to Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Road, to answer questions from the public on Saturday, December 7 from 1pm.

The panel will include Carralyn Parkes (Labour), Richard Drax (Conservative), Nick Ireland (Liberal Democract), Jon Orrell (Green Party) and Joseph Green (Independent).

Peter Mann will chair the 'politically neutral' event organised by Luke Wakeling, Rev. Br. Alasdair Kay and Rev. Canon Andrew Gough.

Members of the public are invited to submit their questions in advance at facebook.com/weyhustings/posts/114636116664849