There are few subjects, in recent months, that have been as contentious as the Greater Cambridge Partnership's (GCP) Cambridge Sustainable Travel Zone proposals. Informally known as the congestion charge, people across Cambridge and the surrounding areas have come out either against the proposed charges, or in favour of them.

Last week the BBC hosted a debate on the matter, which included four panellists who represented respective political parties, and an audience of 50 people. The event was pre-recorded TV debate at the Perse School on February 3, hosted by the BBC after months of building debate on the congestion charge. The event was called: 'Cambridge Congestion Charge –The Big Debate'

However, if you're rueing a missed opportunity to watch the debate, there's no need to worry as there are a few other ways for you to catch up. Here's everything you need to know about the debate:

Who were the panelists?

Lucy Frazer (Conservative) – MP for South East Cambridgeshire

Daniel Zeichner (Labour) – MP for Cambridge

Bridget Smith (Lib Dem) – Leader of South Cambridgeshire District Council

Naomi Bennett (Green Party ) – Cambridge City Council

When was the debate broadcast?

The debate was broadcast on an extended 45 minute episode of Politics East, on BBC One on Sunday February 5 at 10am.

How can you watch the debate?

The full debate is available to watch on BBC iPlayer here.

Highlights were aired on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire at 5pm to 6pm yesterday, Feb 6.

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