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Prime Minister Theresa May made a surprise visit to Cheltenham today - but left before Gloucestershire Live reporters could ask her any questions.

Mrs May found the time to attend Cheltenham Science Festival to speak to Conservative party activists and people at exhibitions in the Town Hall.

During her flying visit, which lasted around 45 minutes, she recorded some clips for TV, but sadly could not find the time to speak to the local press.

The anticipation in the air was rife as the local and national journalists assembled - alongside a few dozen Conservative supporters - for her arrival.

Gloucestershire Live found out Mrs May was visiting just a couple of hours before she arrived.

She exited the Conservatives' election 'battlebus' to a chorus of cheers and was greeted by Alex Chalk, the party's candidate for Cheltenham.

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The press were allowed to follow Mrs May around the Town Hall and film her while she spoke to people at the festival.

Gloucestershire Live reporters Carly Squires and Matt Discombe were told by Mrs May's team that they shouldn't get our hopes up for asking any questions - but were told they could at least listen in on questions at the end.

A u-turn in plans saw us later informed that this was not allowed and filming her tour was all we could do.

We watched her leave with the entourage to applause from supporters - and some boos from protestors.

While we left disappointed, Mr Chalk was pleased with the Prime Minister's visit.

He said: "I was delighted to welcome Theresa May to Cheltenham, to visit our world-renowned Science Festival. She was clearly hugely impressed by what she saw and seemed to really enjoy the event.

"After last year's historic link-up with Major Tim Peake from the international space station, this latest visit is another great boost for Cheltenham's fantastic festivals."

But what would we have asked her, given the chance?

Here is a list of some of the questions we would have asked - but sadly did not get an answer.

Have police cuts left the people of Gloucestershire at risk?

Does GCHQ have enough resources? Does the public sector 1 per cent pay rise cap threaten GCHQ's ability to recruit the best people?

Are you nervous ahead of Thursday as polls show your lead is narrowing?

Would you support plans to restore full 24/7 services at Cheltenham A&E?

Why have you refused the TV debates and why is access for local press so restricted?

What would you have asked the Prime Minister? Let us know in the comments below.