The starting gun has gone on the General Election with the Queen agreeing to dissolve Parliament on Wednesday after a visit from Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

The gloves are off in the Forest of Dean constituency as the campaigns get going towards the December 12 vote.

So The Forester has asked two simple questions to the five candidates in the constituency.

First, why should people vote for you? Secondly, what will you do for the region if elected?

So pick up your copy of this week’s Forester to find out what each of them have had to say for themselves in answer to our questions.

The Forester is available throughout the Forest of Dean at all good outlets.