CHRISTCHURCH'S churches have banded together to arrange what they promise will be a lively election hustings tomorrow.

The event, at Twynham School in Sopers Lane at 7.30pm, will see Patrick Canavan for the Labour Party, Christopher Chope for the Conservatives, Liberal Democrat Michael Cox and the Green Party's Chris Rigby go head to head.

Reverend Chris Brockway of Christchurch Baptist Church said: "Having organised a hustings for the last Parliamentary Election, we are confident that it will be both lively and informative.

"All four candidates have confirmed they will be attending. We have no doubt this hustings will enable folk to vote intelligently on June 8 having heard first-hand from each of the Christchurch candidates."

For more information contact Mr Brockway on 01202 487442 or email office@christchurchbaptist.org.uk.

A second Mid Dorset and North Poole hustings will be held in Wimborne on Friday at the Minster Church at 7.30pm. Labour's Steven Brew, Liberal Democrat Vikki Slade and Conservative Michael Tomlinson will be answering questions from the audience.