Votes of conscience: Frances Voelcker on online hustings

‘The candidates’ responses were thoughtful and serious.’

by Frances Voelcker 28th May 2021

For years, Porthmadog Quakers have arranged public events prior to elections, as a service to the wider community. We invite community and faith groups, as well as individuals, to submit questions in Welsh or English, and share these with the candidates beforehand. We have had between thirty-five and sixty people in the hall, and they speak in either language, with translation provided via earphones to any monoglot English. A door collection usually covers the cost of hiring the venue and paying the translator.