When are the Tory leadership TV debates and how to watch?

When are the Tory leadership TV debates and how to watch?

The first Tory leadership debate will take place on Friday 15 July on Channel 4.

More debates will take place in the coming days, with both ITV and Sky News broadcasting these events.

There are still five candidates in the running to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister in September; Rishi Sunak, Penny MordauntLiz Truss, Tom Tugendhat and Kemi Badenoch.

The first round of voting took place on Wednesday, July 13, in which Jeremy Hunt and Nadhim Zahawi were eliminated. The second round took place on Thursday and Suella Braverman was voted out.

The remaining candidates will face each other in three televised debates and it is suspected that Mr Sunak and Ms Mordaunt will face each other first as they are both currently leading the race.

When are the Tory leadership TV debates?

The first of the three debates will take place on Friday 15 July. A second debate will be broadcast on Sunday 17 July, followed by a third on Monday 18 July.

What time are the TV debates broadcast?

The first debate will be broadcast on Channel 4 at 7.30pm on Friday. It will last approximately 90 minutes and will be presented by Krishnan Guru-Murthy.

The Sunday evening debate will be broadcast on ITV at 7pm and last about an hour.

The time of Monday’s debate on Sky has not yet been confirmed. Kay Burley will host the debate, with the participating candidates facing questions from a virtual studio audience.

What have the networks said about the debates?

Louisa Compton, Channel 4’s head of news and current affairs, said: “We are delighted that all five candidates have agreed to participate in Channel 4’s leadership debate and answer questions from voters across the UK.

“This debate will be essential for those who want to learn more about our next prime minister and what she or he stands for.”

Michael Jermey, ITV’s news and current affairs director said: “Television debates at key elections help voters engage in politics.

“ITV has been home to some of the biggest political debates of the past decade. Sunday’s debate will be a major event when the country’s next prime minister is elected.”

Meanwhile, John Ryley, head of Sky News, said: “There has never been a more important time to rekindle voters’ confidence in the Prime Minister’s office.

“This live TV debate on Sky News gives candidates the chance to reconnect with millions by debating the key issues facing Britain. It offers a unique opportunity to re-engage a disillusioned electorate. “

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