All is set for UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Opposition Leader Keir Starmer to go head-to-head in the first live televised debate ahead of the UK’s general election. The debate will be telecast on ITV News and will be moderated by presenter Julie Etchingham. The presenter is set to pose questions on pressing matters in front of a live audience. As the most anticipated event of the week, the debate will be crucial for both candidates to kick-start their campaigns.
According to reports, both leaders will have a chance to back their claims and policies that they promised would lead the UK to a brighter future. The debate will be center stage for Sunak to back his policies on migrants and his decision to close doors to migrants.
Sunak attempts to cash in on his stern policies on migration, where he portrayed that closing the door to migrants will address several issues in the UK including housing.
Meanwhile, Starmer will have the opportunity to present his views on the Russian war and his promises to end Russia’s ability to influence Britain’s energy market, which directly led to skyrocketing inflation.
During the debate, both candidates will be specifically questioned on their foreign policies, including their views on Gaza and Ukraine. In terms of local issues, the already wobbling British economy and its promises for green initiatives to address climate change will be discussed.
While the big stage is set for the debate, Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, has had what seems to be a milkshake thrown over him in Clacton. The incident occurred as Farage was leaving a pub where he had been carrying out a media interview and meeting with voters.
Meanwhile, Faiza Shaheen resigned from the Labour Party after she was blocked from standing for Labour at the general election over her controversial behavior on social media.
The general election will be held a month from today, deciding Britain’s future.