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An election to choose the next Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Leicestershire will take place on 2 May.

The PCC's role is to hold the local police force to account.

Their duties include appointing the Chief Constable, setting the police budget and deciding how much council tax precept to charge. They are also responsible for setting the Police and Crime Plan, and bringing together community safety groups.

麻豆社 Leicester political reporter Tim Parker hosted a debate for the candidates taking part in the election.

The candidates (in alphabetical order):
Fizza Askari - One Leicester Party
Aasiya Bora - Green Party
Rupert Matthews - Conservative Party
Rory Palmer - Labour Party
Ian Sharpe - Liberal Democrats