Nigel Farage back on the debate stage
Nigel Farage is set to take part in a General Election debate for the first time in five years after returning as the leader of Reform UK. The firebrand Brexit champion will join senior representatives from six other parties in a televised debate on Friday night, as confirmed by the BBC.
A diverse lineup
Joining Farage in the debate will be Tory minister Penny Mordaunt, Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner, SNP's Stephen Flynn, Green Party's Carla Denyer, and Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth. Notably absent from the lineup is Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey, who will be represented by his deputy Daisy Cooper.
Debate details
The seven-way debate, to be presented by Radio 4 host Mishal Husain, will feature questions from the live audience and the public. It is scheduled to run for an hour and a half from 7.30pm to 9pm on BBC1.
Farage's campaign journey
This televised debate marks Farage's first appearance since taking over as leader of Reform UK and follows an eventful campaign launch in Clacton, Essex, where he aims to become an MP in July. The debate will be a significant platform for Farage to present his party's vision and engage with other political heavyweights.
Upcoming debates
Following this debate, Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer are set to face off on the BBC on June 26, in what is anticipated to be the final TV debate before the upcoming General Election on July 4.
