The BBC is hosting a seven-way election debate tonight at 7.30pm on BBC One, featuring prominent political figures including Penny Mordaunt, Angela Rayner, and Nigel Farage. The debate will be moderated by Mishal Husain and will cover key issues such as defense, tax policies, and leadership positioning. Penny Mordaunt, a former defense secretary, Portsmouth MP, and current leader of the Commons, is stepping in for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who left D-Day commemorations early, a decision that has sparked controversy. Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, is also expected to play a significant role. Stephen Flynn and Carla Denyer are among the other participants. The debate is expected to be contentious, with discussions on the Conservative Party's defense policies and Labour's stance on nuclear deterrence.
It's only just started but Penny Mordaunt and Angela Rayner are both already doing better than their party leaders did earlier this week.
Four minutes in and the BBC debaters are already spatting about D-Day and defence Farage accuses PM of abandoning veterans on the beaches Penny Mordaunt says it was "wrong" for PM to return early from D-Day events Attacks Labour on credibility on defence, brings up Rayner's…
First big dust up of the debate is Penny Mordaunt V Angela Rayner rather than Penny v Farage Penny: "It is too late for Labour on credibility. Rayner voted recently to end our nuclear deterrent!" Angela: "My brother served in Afghanistan. I wont take lectures from you."
When the leader of the Commons appears in tonight’s seven-way election debate, a stand-in for the embattled prime minister, she will come under sustained bombardment over his D-Day snub – not least from Nigel Farage https://t.co/htOxmpjJtn
Penny Mordaunt takes a metaphorical sword to Angela Rayner on defence - but the Labour deputy is armed and dangerous with claims of 14 years of Tory failure #BBCelectiondebate
All the leaders and representatives from each of the seven parties are in their place and the debate has kicked off at the BBC headquarters in London Follow for updates ⬇️ 🔓 This is free to read
Are we ready for Penny Mordaunt?
Penny Mordaunt having defend the D-Day debacle in the very first question in the debate. Tory party absolutely on the ropes.
Who will Nigel Farage take aim at tonight: Penny Mordaunt or Angela Rayner? His main target could be an interesting sign of where Reform’s campaign goes. https://t.co/M6h9LwnDPS
BBC 7-party debate starting now 🇬🇧
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Tonight @MishalHusain is swapping the #R4Today studio for the BBC's general election debate. Tune into BBC One now as she hosts the leading figures from the seven biggest political parties in Great Britain. Watch live: https://t.co/HfTpaF4nJz 📺
NEW Nigel Farage is once again at the end of the row over seven leaders in the TV election debate, as he was in 2015 when he led Ukip. Stephen Flynn in the middle with Penny Mordaunt, Angela Rayner and the Green's Carla Denyer to his left in the BBC studio.
BBC debate live on @bbcone now Follow live analysis and fact-checking here https://t.co/mhKuSIshPg
Seven party debate about to start on @BBCNews - follow @guardian live blog for all the latest https://t.co/LNODi0Ekgf
The SEVEN-WAY @theSun Live Blog is up and running... THIS was going to be the Nigel Farage show, but all eyes tonight are on Penny Mordaunt. The Tory leadership contender is stepping in after the PM's day from hell - but will the proud honorary captain of the Navy reserves be…
Up and running: Live blog of tonight's BBC election debate @SunPolitics https://t.co/R7Jwfr6gBb
The SEVEN-WAY @theSun Live Blog is up and running... THIS was going to be the Nigel Farage show, but all eyes tonight are on Penny Mordaunt. The Tory leadership contender is stepping in after the PM's day from hell - but will the proud Navy reservist be able to resist a dig at…
The SEVEN-WAY @theSun Live Blog is up and running... THIS was going to be the Nigel Farage show, but all eyes tonight are on Penny Mordaunt. The Tory leadership contender is stepping in after the PM's day from hell - but will the proud RN Navy reservist be able to resist a dig…
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Penny Mordaunt, Conservative leader of the Commons, Angela Rayner, Labour’s deputy leader and Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, will all feature in tonight's debate Follow for live updates ⬇️ 🔓 This is free to read https://t.co/BiOyoq76FH
BBC Verify examines five things to watch out for in tonight's BBC election debate https://t.co/36Hrf6zgcQ
All set to bring the excitement and drama of the spin room at tonight’s BBC seven way leaders’ debate to @GBNEWS viewers between now and 7.30pm and after 9pm, live from Broadcasting House in central in London. Tune in! https://t.co/kjdXSeMXWv
I am ready for the BBC Election Debate. Watch it LIVE at 7.30pm on BBC 1. https://t.co/UCUm1QKuwK
🗣️ Penny Mordaunt must choose to fight for herself or her party in tonight’s debate https://t.co/UGTndV9xFc
BBC Verify's five things to watch out for in tonight's election debate from @edgingtont, @nickeardleybbc and @callummay: https://t.co/jrL1sOJHGB
BBC Verify's five things to watch out for in the election debate tonight https://t.co/nNWNRRtyL4
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Tonight from 7pm we are live on YouTube from BBC studios for build-up and reaction to the election debate. Follow the link and set a reminder for 7pm x https://t.co/HZTmbw9mYY https://t.co/CYOppTRLBI
BBC election debate updates as Mordaunt, Rayner and Farage prepare for seven-way face-off 🚨 Follow our live blog for more ⬇️ https://t.co/Lts1MuE2UH
In a seven-way TV debate on BBC1 tonight, Nigel Farage, the newly appointed leader of Reform UK, will take on Penny Mordaunt, the leader of the Commons, and Angela Rayner, Labour’s deputy leader ⬇️ https://t.co/7ruXcLaxIA
ITV has confirmed its General Election multi-party debate will take place on Thursday, June 13 at 8.30pm on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player. Here's how to ask your question: https://t.co/WrEomZxM4u https://t.co/HyCDVETsfm
ITV has confirmed its General Election multi-party debate will take place on Thursday, June 13 at 8.30pm on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player. Read on for how to ask your question: https://t.co/UutrDlFuGJ
One big question for later is how will Navy reservist, former Portsmouth North MP end Cabinet minister Penny Mordaunt (and possibly the next Tory leader) answer the inevitable question about Rishi Sunak coming home early from D-Day in the seven-way TV debate on the BBC tonight?…
Seven moments to look out for as Nigel Farage and Angela Rayner take on BBC debate Expect sparks to fly over Rishi Sunak leaving D-Day commemorations early, rival claims over tax and some leadership positioning 🔎 Analysis by @janemerrick23 https://t.co/fRKy5HdCQM
It's the BBC's seven-way election debate tonight. Who's taking part? What will they be trying to achieve? What will be their message? We have all the answers* https://t.co/QeiYpCFuYv *Educated guesses
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Penny Mordaunt (@PennyMordaunt) is a strong advocate for veterans and she will not disappoint the Conservative Party in the debate tonight. Her classic analysis of Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer as ‘the decorator crab’ remains poignant and funny. https://t.co/ZXD0hEwyJs
Friday night's alright for fighting! Political brawlers Nigel Farage, Penny Mordaunt and Angela Rayner set to slug it out in spicy BBC election debate TONIGHT https://t.co/ROAgZ8xfE0 https://t.co/V2nc5DlxRj
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The debate later will be interesting - Penny Mordaunt, former defence sec, Portsmouth MP and general fan of the military, up for the Tories after Rishi Sunak left D-Day early. Angela Rayner will be going straight from Labour's crunch manifesto sign-off meeting.
Watch the first 7-way debate hosted by Mishal tonight… and then @BBCNewsnight afterwards! https://t.co/FVNIxdGMOG
Details on tonight’s BBC election debate - and I will be on @bbcr4today in a moment (as a guest!) to discuss 🔽 https://t.co/wz5UefNgDH