PENSIONERS will put politicians on the spot as they vye for the grey vote.
The Colchester Pensioners' Action Group is holding a hustings meeting at the Cardinal Bourne Hall, Priory Street, Colchester, tomorrow in advance of the Essex County Council elections next month.
Speakers have been invited from all the major political groups and among those confirmed as attending are Theresa Higgins, representing the Liberal Democrats, Sue Lissimore, who is standing for the Conservatives, Julie Young for Labour and James Abbot from the Green party.
Everyone of pensionable age is welcome to attend the event which starts at 2pm. Entry is £1.50 which includes a raffle ticket.
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