Harrogate candidates talk climate change issues at hustings event tonight
and live on Freeview channel 276
The event was hosted by Zero Carbon Harrogate and was organised to tackle the topic of climate change.
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Hide AdThe 'green' hustings, held at Wesley Chapel on Oxford Street, was full, with people turning out to hear the candidates voice their policies for a more sustainable future.
Kieron George (Yorkshire Party), Andrew Jones (Conservative), Judith Rogerson (Liberal Democrats) and Mark Sewards (Labour) all took part in the debate, giving a five minute presentation before accepting questions submitted by the audience.
The candidates all agreed that the planet was facing a climate emergency and stressed the importance of putting policies in place to tackle the problem.
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Hide AdThey all said it was one of the most important issues on the agenda for the government.
Topics included more tree planting, becoming a carbon neutral country and carbon-production based tax measures.