The General Election campaign is well underway so we decided to put Braintree and Witham's hopefuls to the test.

Watch Priti Patel, John Clarke, Jo Hayes, Garry Cockrill and James Abbott answer the following questions about Witham:


1.       Where did Witham Town FC finish in the league last season? Correct answer: They came second, beating Needham Market and then Harlow Town in the play-offs to win promotion.
2.       If you could have one wish to improve Witham what would it be?
3.       How much is a rail season ticket from Witham to Liverpool Street? Correct answer: £4,160
4.       If they don’t vote for you, which party should people definitely NOT vote for and why?
5.       Who is depicted in a statue in Newland Street?  Correct answer: Dorothy L Sayers

 

And then watch James Cleverly, Malcolm Fincken, Paul Jeater and Toby Periera answer the following questions about Braintree:

1. Where did Braintree Town finish in the league last season? Correct answer: They came sixth.

2. If you could have one wish to improve Braintree what would it be?

3. How much is a rail season ticket from Braintree to Liverpool Street? Correct answer: £

4. If they don’t vote for you, which party should people definitely NOT vote for and why?

5. The key members of which pop group went to school in Braintree? Correct answer: The Prodigy