In a significant pre-election event, leaders from the UK's major political parties, including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (Conservative), Sir Keir Starmer (Labour), Sir Ed Davey (Liberal Democrats), and John Swinney (SNP), participated in a two-hour BBC Question Time special in York.
They were grilled by host Fiona Bruce and a live studio audience on a range of pressing issues.
Ed Davey faced tough questions over the Post Office scandal, while an audience member criticized his campaign approach as 'horseplay on TV'. The leaders aimed to address public concerns and outline their party's policies ahead of the upcoming election, with each leader facing a mix of scrutiny and support from the audience.
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BBC Question Time audience member rips into Ed Davey over 'horseplay on TV'
Sir Ed Davey was put on the spot for his election campaign being "horseplay on TV" during a BBC Question Time special ... t think politicians should take themselves too seriously, I think that's part of the problem in politics actually, people are really ...
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Sunak and Starmer set for grilling on BBC Question Time election special
Leaders from the Conservatives, Labour Party, SNP and Liberal Democrats will face two hours of questioning by host Fiona Bruce and a studio audience in York. Sir Ed Davey will appear for the Liberal Democrats, followed by John Swinney, Sir Keir Starmer and finally Rishi Sunak. Follow below for the latest updates
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