Line-up confirmed for first BBC election debate

On 20 June, the leaders of the country’s four biggest political parties will be involved in a two-hour Question Time programme presented by Fiona Bruce.

Sophie Raworth will then moderate a debate between the prime minister and the Labour leader on the 26 June, which is likely to be the final head to head clash between Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer before polling day.

There will be additional dedicated debates in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales.

Nick Robinson has also invited each of the leaders of the seven biggest political parties to be interviewed for Panorama specials across the next four weeks.

All of the programmes will be broadcast on BBC One, BBC News, local radio across the country and will be available on BBC iPlayer.

British Sign Language and subtitles will feature on the two leader debates and the Question Time special, as well as throughout the election night.

There will also be full live online coverage.

More information about the BBC’s approach to debates during the election period is available by clicking here.

The election takes place on 4 July.