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ELECTION: candidates respond to BFP readers' questions

We asked Bucks Free Press readers to submit questions on their key issues to candidates standing for Parliament. Here, we present the answers from those seeking your votes in the Wycombe constituency.

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BFP Hustings: Wycombe parliamentary candidates go head-to-head

Wycombe parliamentary candidates, Steve Baker (Conservative), David Williams (Labour), Steve Guy (Lib Dem) and David Meacock (Ukip), tackle some of the district's key issues in tonight's Hustings...

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Video: Ukip candidate David Meacock says 'we need get the debt down'

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Video: Lib Dem Wycombe candidate speaks about 'the threat of Vladimir Putin'

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Video: immigration 'isn't necessarily a problem', says Lib Dem candidate

At the Bucks Free Press' hustings event this week, parliamentary candidates were asked whether they would favour a points-based system when allowing immigrants in the UK.

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Video: 'The reality is that immigration is good for us'

During the Bucks Free Press' hustings event, held at Bucks New Uni, David Williams told the audience that both the European Union and immigration “is good for us”.

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Video: Ukip candidate slams 'discriminatory policies' that come with being a...

The Ukip candidate seeking the Wycombe parliamentary seat said he would like the UK to leave the European Union and favoured a points-based system.

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Video: Conservative MP calls for a migration policy that is 'fair'

Steve Baker also said the UK needed to “take control” of its borders.

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Conservative accused of 'throwing in the towel' in fight to restore Wycombe...

Steve Baker said he would not “lie” to voters and promise to campaign on restoring the town’s A&E when he knows it is something that he “can’t deliver”.

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Labour manifesto: a return of Wycombe's A&E, more affordable housing and an...

More affordable homes, an end to the 11 Plus exam and the return of A&E to Wycombe Hospital are among Labour’s promises to the electorate should they be voted into power this week.

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Ukip manifesto: candidate wants a Wycombe Town Council, opposes HS2 and...

The party’s parliamentary candidate, David Meacock, emphasises the party’s ‘charity starts at home’ policy as one of his main priorities.

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Conservative manifesto: candidate will establish an NHS Urgent Care Unit at...

Steve Baker, who was elected as MP in 2010, also pledges to introduce a “fair” migration policy and hold an EU referendum should he be re-elected tomorrow.

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Lib Dem manifesto: challenger will fight 'tooth and nail' to restore Wycombe...

In addition to the town's decreased healthcare services, Steve Guy said he will seek to increase investment into renewable energy and support the Pupil Premium.

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Green Party manifesto: candidate calls for better broadband, improved mental...

Jem Bailey said referred to the closure of Wycombe's A&E as a “disgrace” and said his party is committed to supporting whistle-blowers and funding mental health services.

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Chesham and Amersham candidates to face residents' questions at hustings

The Chiltern district's Parliamentary candidates will be given a grilling at a special hustings evening in Chalfont St Peter tomorrow night.

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Don't forget to submit your questions to be answered by MP candidates

There is still time to grill your next MP on the issues that matter to you, with candidates on hand to answer your questions in next week's Bucks Free Press.

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Beaconsfield mayor Steve Jones shows support for Ukip and says he wants a...

A Tory mayor has shown his support for Ukip and says a Cameron-Farage coalition would provide the shake-up the government needs.

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Deadline for registering to vote in General Election is today

Residents hoping to have their say on the outcome of next month’s General Election must make sure they are registered today before it is too late.

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Chesham and Amersham Parliamentary candidates do battle at hustings at St...

Candidates standing for election to Parliament took part in some verbal jousting at a hustings event last night.

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Candidates for the Beaconsfield constituency respond to Bucks Free Press...

We asked Bucks Free Press readers to submit questions on their key issues to candidates standing for Parliament. Here, we present the answers from those seeking your votes in the Chesham and Amersham...

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Beaconsfield hustings: what was said to get the biggest audience reaction?

After the five candidates to be the next MP for Beaconsfield went head-to-head at a public hustings event in the town yesterday, we take a look at five of the comments which got the biggest audience...

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Dominic Grieve spoke candidly about the moment David Cameron 'sacked' him as...

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BFP hustings tonight - details here

As election fever nears its peak, High Wycombe voters will be given their chance to grill their next Wycombe MP at our hustings events tonight.

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Stick with all-Tory council, candidate asks Marlow voters

A councillor who has been responsible for overseeing the town’s budget says residents should help his party "retain the impetus" of their ‘Vision for Marlow’. 

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Chalfont St Peter Parish Councillor Karen Dickson reported to Chiltern...

An independent councillor was reported to legal services for failing to abide by pre-election social media guidelines.

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Readers' poll: How will you vote on Thursday?

With the General Election only days away, the outcome of the national vote still hangs in the balance.

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Kids at Hawridge and Cholesbury C of E School go head to head in their own...

Free theme park rides and reducing footballers' pay to help fund the NHS were pledges made by primary school children in a mock election battle.

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Election 2015: polls open and south Bucks residents cast their vote

In what is shaping up to be one of toughest election result to call, all eyes are focused on the polling stations, which have been open since 7am this morning.

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Ukip claim victory in online poll - but all is not as it seems

Less than 48 hours ahead of the polls opening, we asked readers to take part in an online ballot.

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Wycombe council election round up: Big names fall as Tories tighten grip

Familiar names fell at last week’s Wycombe District Council elections as the Conservatives extended their already healthy majority in the chamber.

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