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Important for voters 'to be able to hear from election candidates'

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Cabinet Office member says government and captains of parish have a role to play in organising meetings

It's important all voters have an opportunity to hear from their election candidates before going to the polls this September.

That's from a political member for the Cabinet Office after changes were made to how pre-election meetings are organised ahead of this year's vote.

The captains of the parish will still be able to arrange requisition meetings in their areas, while one government-run meeting will be held in each constituency.

Diane Kelsey MLC says events organised locally as well as by the cabinet play an important role:

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