AHEAD of next week’s General Election, the BBC is set to host the final head-to-head leaders’ debate before polling day.
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer will go head-to-head the day following a day of betting scandals for both parties.
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack came in for fierce criticism after claiming he won £2000 betting on the date of the General Election, while Labour also suspended a parliamentary candidate after being told the Gambling Commission has launched an investigation into him.
Here’s all you need to know about tonight’s debate.
How can I watch tonight’s debate?
The latest TV debate will be broadcast live on BBC One and iPlayer from Nottingham and will take place from 8.15pm-9.30pm.
A signed version will also be available on the BBC News channel from 8.15pm. Anyone wishing to listen on the radio can tune into BBC Radio 4 at the same time.
It will be hosted by Mishal Husain and, once finished, there will be analysis from Laura Kuenssberg and Clive Myrie from 9.30pm-10pm.
Who is on the debate?
Tonight’s debate will only feature the Labour and Tory leader although there is still another debate to come.
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It will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 8pm on June 28.
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