It has been a bumpy year for politics – and you will soon be able to make your choice at the ballot box.

A general election is likely to be held on May 6, although Prime Minister Gordon Brown is rumoured to be considering one even sooner.

The Messenger has been pulling together a list of those bidding to represent you in the House of Commons.

And now we are giving readers the chance to help grill the Parliamentary hopefuls on how they plan to serve their potential constituents.

Do you have a question you would like us to put to the would-be MPs?

Are you an independent candidate planning to stand at the general election?

Contact us by e-mailing dartfordmessenger@thekmgroup.co.uk, leave your comments below or write to the KM Group, 7 High Street, Gravesend, Kent DA11 0BQ.