Leaders set to go head-to-head
All major party leaders are gearing up for a high-stakes showdown in a live election debate scheduled for next month. ITV has announced that the highly anticipated seven-way clash will take place on Thursday, June 13 at 8.30pm.
Confirmation pending from key figures
While leaders or senior representatives from the Conservatives, Labour, Reform, Lib Dems, Greens, SNP, and Plaid Cymru are all slated to participate, both Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer are yet to confirm their presence at the event.
Debate details and moderation
The 90-minute debate will be moderated by Julie Etchingham, who previously led ITV's election debates in 2015, 2017, and 2019. Michael Jermey, ITV's Director of News and Current Affairs, highlighted the importance of providing a platform for voters to engage with political leaders and witness direct debates on crucial issues.
Upcoming televised showdown
Before the main event, ITV will air a one-hour debate between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer on Tuesday, June 4 at 9pm. This televised battle will be the first direct clash between the Prime Minister and the Labour leader, with Julie Etchingham set to moderate in front of a live studio audience.
Bookie's bold prediction
Amidst growing anticipation for the elections, a prominent bookmaker has pledged to eat his hat live on TV if Labour fails to secure 400 seats. With polls showing Labour leading the Tories by a significant margin, the betting frenzy indicates a potential shift in the political landscape.
Unprecedented election dynamics
Fitzdares, the bookmaker in question, has witnessed a surge in bets favoring Labour's success while projecting potential losses for the Tories. The upcoming election is being characterized as a landmark event, drawing parallels to historic elections of the past.
