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Watch: metro mayor hustings
Bristol24/7 hosted a successful hustings event for five of the six candidates standing for metro mayor.
This role involves a budget of £1bn and the devolution of powers, combining the local authorities of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Bath and North East Somerset for greater autonomy.
The candidates answered questions from Bristol24/7 readers, including some that were sent in whilst the event was live streamed via Facebook.
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Watch the live stream in two parts (due to slight technical issues!):
https://www.facebook.com/bristol247/videos/10154798089749807/?video_source=pages_finch_thumbnail_video
From left to right, the candidates are Darren Hall (Green), John Savage (independent), Lesley Mansell (Labour), Stephen Williams (Liberal Democrat) and Tim Bowles (Conservative). A sixth candidate, Aaron Foot, is standing for the UK Independence Party (UKIP).
https://www.facebook.com/bristol247/videos/10154798210779807/?video_source=pages_finch_main_video
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