In today's special, we've teamed up with the Shrimpers Trust to bring you part two of our election special. In this 'digital hustings' we put your questions to the parliamentary candidates vying for your vote, as they talk through how they will prioritise the safety of Southend United and football clubs across the country if they win a seat. We also sit down with Liam Ager of the Trust for all the latest developments related to the COSU takeover.

Special thanks to candidates Gavin Haran, James Allen, Stephen Cummins and James Miller, and the Shrimpers Trust.

SHRIMPERSCAST is the independent Southend United podcast with Bernie Friend, Paul Hill and Steve Mansfield.

Bringing you up-to-date coverage, match-day insight and the latest news, alongside exclusive interviews with legendary Blues past and present.

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Logo by Will Thatcher. Music by Jude Keil and Paul Hill. Produced by Steve Mansfield. Exec produced by Will Nichols.

TIMESTAMPS

00:01 - Intro

00:47 - Intro to the digital hustings

03:06 - The Hustings with candidates Gavin Haran, James Allen, Stephen Cummins and James Miller

42:35 - Outro

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