We put Preston's political leaders on the spot over the big issues facing the city ahead of the 2024 local elections.

Ruling Labour group leader Matthew Brown, Conservative opposition leader Sue Whittam and the Liberal Democrats' John Potter joined local democracy reporter Paul Faulkner for a wide-ranging debate on all things Preston.

Some of the seats up for grabs at this year's poll are also being contested by the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition and independent candidates. You can find mini-manifestos from them and all the parties here - lep.co.uk/news/politics/preston-city-council-local-elections-2024-who-should-i-vote-for-4596462

Follow this link for a full list of candidates standing in each ward - lep.co.uk/news/politics/preston-city-council-elections-2024-who-are-the-candidates-and-how-can-i-vote-4582637