THREE of Blackburn’s Parliamentary candidates answered questions on the national economy, the distribution of resources by the council and the town’s night-time economy at the Cathedral hustings.

An audience of 40 heard Labour’s Kate Hollern, Tory Bob Eastwood and Liberal Democrat Gordon Lishman in advance of May 7.

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UKIP’s Dayle Taylor was unable to attend because of exams at the University of Chester.

Dean of Blackburn Christopher Armstrong, who chaired the debate, said: “There was a good, intelligent spread of questions and no blood on the carpet. I think those who attended heard enough to help them make up their minds on who to vote for.”