Election Live: Party leaders set for TV clash
The leaders of the four largest Westminster parties are clashing in another TV set-piece.
The BBC is airing a two-hour episode of Question Time in Sheffield, where an audience will quiz Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon for 30 minutes each.
6.50pm
Mr Corbyn struck a determined tone as he arrived at the venue.
I'm ready.#BBCQT#RealChange#OnYourSide#LeadersDebatepic.twitter.com/JeRgGLwks2
— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) November 22, 2019
6.45pm
Labour candidate for Hemsworth Jon Trickett posted footage of Jeremy Corbyn supporters gathered outside the Octagon in Sheffield ahead of the programme.
The crowd in Sheffield right now outside the bbc leaders debate waiting for Jeremy to arrive pic.twitter.com/sSQOkiuRNq
— Jon Trickett (@jon_trickett) November 22, 2019
Here is our next PM pic.twitter.com/H86erkLRgB
— Jon Trickett (@jon_trickett) November 22, 2019
6.30pm
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was “excited” ahead of the event, while Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson was pulling no punches.
Excited to have another opportunity to share with you all my positive vision for our country. pic.twitter.com/4QoClG7yXZ
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) November 22, 2019
Tune into Question Time tomorrow night as the other leaders finally go up against a #GirlySwot#GE2019https://t.co/qWoKJTOXcnpic.twitter.com/xHDI1RRjFy
— Jo Swinson (@joswinson) November 21, 2019
Meanwhile, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon did her homework on the way.
Getting some prep done on way to Sheffield for @bbcquestiontime leaders programme #GE19pic.twitter.com/FCBKalG7hF
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) November 22, 2019
