Ahead of the next General Election, two Isle of Wight women are fronting a campaign to unite voters behind a single candidate to take on the Conservatives, in the proposed East Wight constituency.

East Wight Primary will see a series of Q&A sessions held in town halls.

Its aim is to allow the public to quiz candidates from the Green Party, Lib Dems and Labour.

At the end of the process, votes will be totted up and the winner will be declared the ‘People’s Champion’.

All three parties say are open to discussions about attending, but are yet to confirm.

Co-founder, Charity Garnett, said: "The Conservatives dominate here because our first-past-the-post system doesn’t work in a multi-party system.

"We know by working together we can help create some urgently needed change. We will either win as one or all lose if the progressive vote is divided again.”

Another co-founder, Julie Hutchinson, said: "Residents will, together, choose the best Progressive to face the Conservative candidate.

"Our Peoples Champion will be published on tactical voting websites."

Boundary Commission plans seek to split the Island from top to bottom, into two constituencies - Isle of Wight East and Isle of Wight West

Here's how to get involved with the East Wight Primary

People interested in getting involved, including details of upcoming volunteer training sessions, can sign up at www.eastwightprimary.org and on social media.

Vix Lowthion, who has been selected as the Green Party Parliamentary candidate for Isle of Wight East, said: "The Isle of Wight Green Party have invited the East Wight Primary organisers to meet and consult with our members, and we hope to have a further update soon."

The Isle of Wight Liberal Democratic Party said it is yet to formally vote within the new East Wight Constituency for their candidate to stand in future parliamentary elections.

Cllr Michael Lilley has confirmed he is putting himself forward, and he is happy to take part in the event, should he be chosen.

The Isle of Wight Labour Party is yet to choose a candidate to stand for the East Wight constituency.

A spokesperson said it plans to meet the organisers of the East Wight Primary soon.

The Isle of Wight Conservative Party has confirmed Joe Robertson has been selected as its parliamentary candidate for East Wight.