A "hustings event" refers to a public gathering or meeting where political candidates or speakers discuss their ideas or campaign before an election. Full definition
The Labour leader sat in the aisle of the London to Newcastle service on 11 August as he made his way to a leadership hustings event with Owen Smith. (politicshome.com)
Peers and MPs packed out a special hustings event this lunchtime where Mr Corbyn spoke along with Angela Eagle and Owen Smith, both of whom are challenging him for the top job. (politicshome.com)
But he was taken aback at the GMB hustings event when all of the candidates were asked whether they supported the government's plan to lower the annual welfare cap to # 23,000. (totalpolitics.com)