BBC Radio Scotland election debate seeks questions

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18 June 2024 at 4:44 am·1-min read

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Questions from members of the public are being sought for a BBC Radio Scotland debate featuring the Gordon and Buchan constituency ahead of the general election.

The debate will take place next week, and questions about what issues are important to you are needed, to be put to those hoping to become the MP for the area.

They can be sent to news.aberdeen@bbc.co.uk

The Gordon and Buchan election debate will be broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland for the audience in the north east on Thursday 27 June, and will also be available on BBC Sounds.

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