Angela Rayner is representing Labour tonight in the latest televised debate of the general election campaign, facing off against leading figures from six other parties in a 90-minute programme hosted by the BBC.
The deputy Labour leader is being joined on the stage by Penny Mordaunt for the Conservatives and deputy Liberal Democrat leader Daisy Cooper, as well as Reform UK’s leader Nigel Farage, the SNP’s Westminster leader Stephen Flynn, Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer and Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth.
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7.30pm: McFadden: ‘Five more years of chaos or change with Labour’
Labour’s national campaign coordinator Pat McFadden has commented shortly before the start of the debate: “Tonight, the British people will witness the choice at this election: five more years of chaos with the Conservatives or change with the Labour Party.
“The Conservatives’ campaign is in chaos. While Rishi Sunak’s scatter-gun approach is the latest sign of his desperation, Keir Starmer is offering a credible plan to change Britain.
“On 4 July, the British people will have the chance to vote for change. To stop the chaos, turn the page and start to rebuild our country.”
7.15pm: BBC seven-party debate will shortly get underway
Angela Rayner and leading figures from six other parties will shortly take to the stage in the latest televised debate of the 2024 general election campaign.
The debate is being hosted by the BBC and will be moderated by presenter Mishal Husain. The broadcaster said the debate will take place “in front of an audience which reflects the broad electoral map of Great Britain”.
Earlier today, the BBC shared a preview of the set for tonight’s debate:
Tonight 19:30…
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— BBC News Press Team (@BBCNewsPR) June 7, 2024
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