Nigel Farage's exclusion from the BBC leaders' debate has sparked significant controversy. Critics argue that his absence is a result of elitist attitudes within the BBC, with some calling it 'unacceptable' and others accusing the broadcaster of snobbery. The debate, which includes leaders such as John Swinney, has been criticized for not representing Farage, whose party has a considerable following. Farage's absence from Question Time has also been noted, with critics pointing out that Swinney's candidates are not standing in 90% of seats.
Not watching the BBC leaders' debate because obv Farage should be there instead of Swinney, whose candidates are not standing in 90% of seats.
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It is unacceptable that @Nigel_Farage has been left out of this debate. https://t.co/s4z7Jqn1Wx
The @BBCOne not including @Nigel_Farage in their leaders debate smacks of London-elite snobbery: a world of thin-skinned folk who worry about what others think. Can you imagine the BBC meetings discussing his inclusion?? Would anyone be ballsy enough to say that he should be…
It's unacceptable to keep Farage out of this debate. https://t.co/pwEs3wkMDF