Residents packed into the All Hallow's Church in Whitchurch on Friday night for one of the final opportunities to grill parliamentary candidates ahead of tomorrow's general election.

Between 50 and 100 people sat and listened to the four candidates standing to represent the constituency of North West Hampshire.

Incumbent member of parliament, Kit Malthouse, was joined by Labour candidate Liz Bell, Liberal Democrat Luigi Gregori and Lance Mitchell, representing the Green Party. 

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The incinerator dominated the discussion as all four candidates pledged to take action against the plant being built in Barton Stacey, if elected.

But the show of unity didn't last for long as the discussion turned to Brexit, where Mr Malthouse said a vote for him would mean: "Getting Brexit done."

He was the lone voice on the panel in favour of leaving exiting the European Union as Mr Gregori, Dr Bell and Mr Mitchell made cases for remaining. 

Mr Gregori warned the room that exiting the EU would be a "catastrophe" for the general public, and said his party's policy was to fight for a second referendum. 

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Dr Bell, for Labour, who described herself as a former diplomat and a "passionate remainer" agreed. She said she was standing because she was "fed up" of politics and wanted to make a difference.

Meanwhile Mr Mitchell agreed that Brexit would be bad for the country but said his goal was for everyone to "work together" rather than fighting. 

Other questions from the audience included the topic of arms sales to Saudi Arabia, to which Mr Malthouse said it should be 'reviewed' but believed diplomacy was a more effective way of influencing foreign policy.

Mr Malthouse raised concerns about Russia filling the void should the UK withdraw from selling guns and ammunition to Saudi. 

Another question saw a member of the public spoke out about their upset at not being able to have double-glazing windows in a period property.

Both Mr Mitchell and Mr Malthouse were in favour of residents getting round planning regulations in order to make this a reality.

While Dr Bell said it was Labour policy to insulate 'all homes'.  

Organiser Andrew Smith who put together the event at last minute said he was pleased with the turn out.

He said: "It is great to see such a good turn out on a Friday night."