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Gloucester Cathedral to host General Election Hustings
For immediate release:
Gloucester Cathedral to host General Election Hustings
Monday 24 June, 7.30pm
The Chapter House, Gloucester Cathedral
Those wishing to ask a question must gather at the Cathedral by 6.45pm.
Gloucester Cathedral will host a hustings for the upcoming General Election on Monday 24 June at 7.30pm. All parties and independent candidates standing in the Gloucester constituency have been invited to participate. The hustings will be co-chaired by the Very Reverend Andrew Zihni, Dean of Gloucester and Reverend Canon Nikki Arthy, the City Rector. The community is invited to come and share in this opportunity to help decide the future of the constituency of Gloucester.
Attendance is open to all. Those who would like to submit a question should gather at the Cathedral by 6.45pm. Questions will be read out by the Chairs during the debate. Seating will be allocated on a first-come, first served basis.
The Very Reverend Andrew Zihni, Dean of Gloucester said: “Gloucester Cathedral is an important space for public debate. We welcome this opportunity to offer this sacred space as a platform for democratic engagement.
We encourage people from all sections of the community to attend and to participate in this event, which will be a wonderful opportunity to hear diverse perspectives and engage with the issues that matter most to the community. We look forward to a lively and respectful debate.”
About Gloucester Cathedral:
Gloucester Cathedral is a glorious sacred space in the heart of Gloucester, with a history that can be traced back to 679AD. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Gloucester and welcomes around 400,000 visitors every year. The Cathedral is open daily, with entry by donation, and hosts a packed and varied programme of services and events throughout the year. Find out more at: gloucestercathedral.org.uk.
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