Times columnist Daniel Finkelstein will debate the merits of the coalition government at a round-table discussion in Wanstead on February 29.

Mr Finkelstein, the executive editor of The Times, will join Havering and Redbridge Greater London Assembly member Roger Evans and London MEP Marina Yannakoudakis under the topic of “What has the coalition ever done for us?”.

The event, hosted by Leyton and Wanstead Conservatives, takes place at the Eton Manor Rugby Club in Nutter Lane.

Tickets cost �15 and are available from Cllr Paul Canal at paul.canal@gmail.com or at www.danielfinkelsteineventfeb29th.eventbrite.co.uk.