Candidates from five parties have discussed key issues ahead of the general election in a live debate, hosted by Kayleigh Poacher, from The Forum in Norwich.

If you missed it, you can watch the debate again on this page via the Watch & Listen tab.

You can also read more about the issues facing North Norfolk here.

Steffan Aquarone, Liberal Democrats

Born and raised in Blickling, Mr Aquarone was educated at home until the age of 12 before attending Norwich School.

He then read Politics and International Relations at the University of Warwick, graduating with a BA in 2006.

He went on to be involved in various different firms, including film production and technology businesses.

Currently a Norfolk county councillor, he lives in North Walsham with his wife and young family.

Duncan Baker, Conservative

Mr Baker said he was "born and bred" in Norfolk and attended Gresham's School in Holt before studying business at Nottingham Trent University, then qualifying as a chartered accountant.

He won the North Norfolk constituency for the Conservatives in 2019, taking the seat from former Liberal Democrat MP Norman Lamb who stood down after 18 years.

Appointed as Parliamentary Private Secretary in the Levelling Up department in February 2022, he stood down later that year in protest at Boris Johnson's handling of the Chris Pincher scandal, citing a "breakdown in trust".

Cathy Cordiner-Achenbach, Labour

Ms Cordiner-Achenbach grew up in Norfolk and returned to the county to raise her children.

A qualified teacher, she has taught across North Norfolk and worked in a Specialist Resource Base for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

She is a mother of five children, who go to schools in the constituency, and is also a Labour councillor on Great Yarmouth Borough Council.

Liz Dixon, Green Party

Ms Dixon was born in Burnham Market and has lived in various places across Norfolk, from Thetford to Great Yarmouth.

She worked as a graphics designer in London before eventually returning to the county.

She has lived in Happisburgh for almost 24 years and is concerned about the increased rate of coastal erosion.

Jason Patchett, Reform UK

Mr Patchett was born in Bristol and now lives north of Wroxham with his wife, Marina, and their Labrador, Betty.

He is currently a mechanical engineer in the oil and gas industry having previously served in the Royal Navy for more than 20 years as a marine engineer.

He first got involved in politics campaigning for UKIP and subsequently Reform UK in local elections.

Jo Thewlis
Political reporter, BBC Radio Norfolk

The constituency of North Norfolk stretches from Holkham in the west to Sea Palling and Horsey in the east.

It takes in coastal resorts like Cromer, Sheringham and Wells-next-the-Sea, as well as the market town of North Walsham.

Coastal erosion is a big issue here, with cliffs crumbling into the sea at Happisburgh and Hemsby.

The area also has one of the highest rates of second homes in the country and a lack of affordable housing is forcing some residents to live elsewhere.

Some of the main towns such as Holt and North Walsham have high levels of child poverty.

The constituency also has an ageing population, which is putting pressure on health and social care.

Held by Liberal Democrat Sir Norman Lamb for 18 years from 2001 until 2019 when he stood down, the Conservative Duncan Baker then won the seat in that year's election.

Mr Baker is hoping to retain the seat in the coming general election, but is facing competition from the Liberal Democrats, Labour, the Green Party and Reform.