Last nights Hustings event was at the (relatively new) Maccabi Community and Sports club on Bury Old Road in Prestwich.

As ever my Labour and Conservative opponents were also there and we were treated to a pretty good turnout. The event was organised by the Faith Network 4 Manchester, a Manchester centred interfaith “alliance” of faith groups and charities.

Naturally therefore many of the questions were directly or indirectly related to faith issues, some on issues of concern to the Jewish community and some of concern to the Christian community.

Questions were also asked about Asylum seekers, Hung parliaments, Mental Health and supporting the low paid. 

The event lasted 2 hours and when I tell you answers were limited to 2 minutes per person you can imagine we got through quite a few questions. A bit like political speed dating!

All in all an excellent event. I must congratulate Jonny Wineberg as Chair, and all involved in the Faith Network 4 Manchester for organising this event and of course Maccabi for hosting it.