SELECTED members of the community will quiz those vying for the Thurrock seat ahead of the general election.

A question-and-answer evening, backed by the Gazette, will take place at the Grays parish church, in the town centre, meeting at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

It will be the only hustings hosted in the borough involving Conservative Jackie Doyle-Price, Labour candidate Polly Billington and Ukip candidate Tim Aker plus Aba Kristilolu, from the All People's Party, and Independent Daniel Munyambu. 

Lib Dem candidate Rhodri Jamieson-Ball was invited, but pulled out of the event earlier today.

It will be free to attend.

The one-off event will take place at the Grays parish church, in the town centre, meeting at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.