Get Heard Bristol West – April 20th

Cable Community News 14th April, 2015

Less Spin, More Answers.

Teaming up with Ujima Radio, Bristol Somali Media Group and ACORN to host an election event with a difference in the hotly contested constituency of Bristol West.

Get down and make sure we hold potential MPs to account!

The Malcolm X Centre, 20th April, 7pm, 141 City Road. FREE.www.getheardbristolwest.org.uk

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