Where to observe tonight’s election debate and full line-up
The BBC will host a multi-party General Election debate tonight with representatives set to persuade voters to cast their ballot for them.
Leaders and senior representatives from seven of the UK’s major parties will go head-to-head during a 90-minute debate broadcast by the BBC. Major issues set to be debated tonight include the cost of living crisis, the state of the NHS and immigration.
The debate will be moderated by veteran BBC journalist Mishal Husain and will last 90 minutes. At the end of the debate, each party representative will be invited to give a 30-second long statement.
The full line-up of party representatives
- Conservatives: Penny Mordaunt
- Green Party: Carla Denyer
- Labour: Angela Rayner
- Liberal Democrats: Daisy Cooper
- Plaid Cymru: Rhun ap Iorwerth
- Refrom UK: Nigel Farage
- Scottish National Party: Stephen Flynn
What’s at stake?
Penny Mordaunt will hope a strong performance will persuade viewers to back the Conservatives as the party continues to trail Labour in numerous polls. Angela Rayner will urge voters to back a change of government and challenge the Tories over their handling of the cost of living crisis, dramatic increase in NHS waiting times and a steep rise in immigration.
Nigel Farage’s objective will no doubt be to challenge the Conservatives and Labour on their plans on how to deal with Channel crossings and immigration. Plaid Cymru and the Scottish Nationalists will urge voters in Wales and Scotland to back their agenda, arguing they will serve their respective country’s best interests over whichever government is in Westminster.
The Green Party are set to duel with the major parties over pledges related to the environment and climate change, urging more investment is needed in renewable energy. Meanwhile, Lib Dem’s Cooper might highlight their policy pledge for free personal care to be offered to older and disabled people at home.
How to watch tonight’s debate?
You can watch tonight’s multi-party debate on BBC One and BBC News, which can be accessed on the TV or via iPlayer. People can also follow The Mirror’s live General Election debate blog to major updates.
What time is the debate?
The debate will start at 7.30pm tonight and will end at about 9pm. The party representatives will face off against one another and take questions from the audience.
Full debate schedule
Sky News announced it will host the leaders’ special programme on Wednesday June 12. Both leaders will be interviewed before facing questions from an audience in Grimsby.
ITV will broadcast its Election Debate 2024 on Thursday, June 13, at 8.30pm where leaders or senior representatives from the Conservative Party, Labour Party, Liberal Democrats, SNP, Reform UK, Green Party and Plaid Cymru will take part. The debate will be moderated by Julie Etchingham, who hosted the clash between Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak.
The BBC will also host a Question Time Leaders’ Special with Fiona Bruce presenting the show involving the four biggest political parties from 8pm to 10pm on June 20.
The final scheduled debate will take place on Wednesday, June 26, hosted by the BBC’s Sophie Raworth with Sunak and Starmer going head-to-head once again from 9pm until 10pm.
