Burnley MP to host first Facebook Live Q&A surgery

Face-to-face surgeries have been cancelled amid the Covid-19 outbreak, but Mr Higginbotham said he was determined to speak with residents directly.

The Q&A session will take place on Thursday at 6pm.

Questions are already being submitted on Mr Higginbotham's Facebook page, which can be found by searching ‘Antony Higginbotham MP’.

“I am receiving quite a number of emails and letters asking about various topics surrounding Covid-19. I understand people are concerned about a whole host of issues and wanted to speak to them directly as I’m unable to meet face to face," he said,

“So with that in mind I thought I could do something new for Burnley and have a live online Q&A. We’re all having to make adaptions during this time, and use technology more, and this is a good tool I can use to keep the town updated.”

The session will cover issues relating to the help available for individuals, businesses, vulnerable people, including their carers and bulk buying concerns.

Everybody who can is encouraged to participate as pre-submitted questions will be answered, along with live questions on the night.

A recording will also be posted on the MP's Facebook page for anyone who misses it.

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