In a special programme we were joined by a panel of candidates, all of them hoping to get elected to seats here in the North West, and all of them taking your questions.

Chaired by Lucy Meacock and Gamal Fahnbulleh, during the lively debate the candidates faced questions on the NHS, immigration, and support for those on foodbanks.

On the panel were:

• Chris Green - Conservatives,
• Ashely Dalton - Labour,
• Lisa Smart - Liberal Democrats
• Paul Swansborough - Reform UK