FOUR of the General Election candidates in the Skipton and Ripon Constituency will be given the opportunity to address local farmers at the two main Craven Dairy Auctions at Skipton Auction Mart next month.

First up on Monday, April 13, will be current Conservative MP Julian Smith and Labour hopeful Malcolm Birks (Lab), followed on Monday, April 27, by Jacqueline Bell (Lib Dem) and Alan Henderson (UKIP).

Each candidate will be given a five minute slot at approximately 11.45am in between dairy show judging and the actual sale of cattle.