Avis, 67, St Annes-on-the-Sea

Occupation Retired probation service officer

Voting record Always Conservative until 2024 when Avis voted Reform. She voted leave in the EU referendum

Amuse bouche Avis describes herself as “an old raver”. On her 50th birthday, she went to see the Prodigy

Jessica, 59, Manchester

Occupation NHS management

Voting record Lib Dem in the past but recently Labour. Describes herself as leftwing, 100% remain in the EU referendum and “still furious”

Amuse bouche Jessica, who now manages considerable amounts of taxpayers’ money, took five attempts to pass maths O-level

For starters

Avis I arrived a bit early, and had an espresso because they didn’t have any milk. The food was fabulous.

Jessica He makes his pasta every day, with different sauces.…