We put Preston's political leaders on the spot over the big issues facing the city ahead of the 2024 local elections.<br /><br />Ruling Labour group leader Matthew Brown, Conservative opposition leader Sue Whittam and the Liberal Democrats' John Potter joined local democracy reporter Paul Faulkner for a wide-ranging debate on all things Preston.<br /><br />Some of the seats up for grabs at this year's poll are also being contested by the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition and independent candidates. You can find mini-manifestos from them and all the parties here - lep.co.uk/news/politics/preston-city-council-local-elections-2024-who-should-i-vote-for-4596462<br /><br />Follow this link for a full list of candidates standing in each ward - lep.co.uk/news/politics/preston-city-council-elections-2024-who-are-the-candidates-and-how-can-i-vote-4582637<br /><br />
