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Will you watch tonight’s debate on BBC at 7:30pm?

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Urmstongran Fri 07-Jun-24 16:37:40

I’m going to give it a go but to be honest 7 pundits might be a bit much. Not sure 90 minutes of shouting and getting in digs and sound bites will be in any way particularly informative.

What do you think?

Whitewavemark2 Fri 07-Jun-24 16:39:21

I might record it and zip through all the rubbish - will be most of it I guess🙄

Soroptimum Fri 07-Jun-24 16:40:36

No, especially as Mr Farage will probably dominate it.

Sarnia Fri 07-Jun-24 16:41:07

I will give it a try but if it's shouting over everyone and character assassination then I will switch over to something else.

Urmstongran Fri 07-Jun-24 16:43:35

I suppose that’s best Whitewave or we could just read the papers tomorrow. Mind you they put their own spin on things so perhaps better to judge for ourselves, not edited clips on tv tomorrow or articles written by journos with their own agenda.

Nicenanny3 Fri 07-Jun-24 16:52:54

I'd like to see it but I'm away and Internet flakey, hopefully on YouTube tomorrow. I hope Nigel Farage does dominate and puts the others to shame. God knows how Angela Rayner will cope with the likes of Penny Mordant who is very articulate and also Farage. Will be interesting I think, all depends on what the format is and what questions are asked.

Sparklefizz Fri 07-Jun-24 16:57:37

I plan to watch it but if it gets too shouty, I shall give up.

welshgirl2017 Fri 07-Jun-24 17:00:59

No thanks.

Jaxjacky Fri 07-Jun-24 17:01:22

No, until each party have published their manifesto I’ll bide my time.

fancythat Fri 07-Jun-24 17:04:27

Gosh no.

Urmstongran Fri 07-Jun-24 17:14:02

Must admit I’m a bit curious so yes, I’ll take a peek.

Siope Fri 07-Jun-24 17:14:10

I will give it a go. There are a number of intelligent, articulate politicians who, when Ive seen them speak, seem to be on top of their brief, involved: Flynn, Rayner, Cooper & Denyer, in particular.

I hope the format allows for informed debate, and that the moderation is high quality.

Sparklefizz Fri 07-Jun-24 17:14:11

Urmstongran

I’m going to give it a go but to be honest 7 pundits might be a bit much. Not sure 90 minutes of shouting and getting in digs and sound bites will be in any way particularly informative.

What do you think?

Is it 7? I thought it was only 3 - Mordaunt, Rayner and Farage.

Urmstongran Fri 07-Jun-24 17:16:12

It is 7 Sparklefizz but I think you’re right in assuming the main focus will be on those three!

Galaxy Fri 07-Jun-24 17:21:17

It's a funny world. To say I am not a fan of mordaunt is an understatement but I almost almost feel sorry for her.

maddyone Fri 07-Jun-24 17:21:48

Yes, I’m planning to watch it. I was surprised to see seven participants though, it might well be too many for proper discussion. We’ll see, I’ll watch and see. There’s always the off switch if it’s boring. I like Penny Mordaunt, she’s from the area she represents, but looks as if might lose her seat. She’s not my MP but represents part of the Portsmouth area and we live about ten miles from her constituency. I believe she’s a good local MP, according to my friend, who is a constituent of PM.

maddyone Fri 07-Jun-24 17:25:04

That’s interesting Galaxy. What is it you don’t like about Penny Mordaunt? I think she comes across as genuine and sincere, unlike some of tonight of them on tonight.

maddyone Fri 07-Jun-24 17:25:51

Is it because she supports trans rights?

Galaxy Fri 07-Jun-24 17:38:06

She tried very hard to push through self ID and recently when the tide has turned pretended she didnt believe that at all. I dont think she cares about either group involved in that debate.
However her constituency has strong military links and she is having to go on a TV debate hours after Sunak messed up DDay. I doubt it's going to be much fun for her.

nanaK54 Fri 07-Jun-24 17:42:35

I will watch and live in hope that it might be interesting

Casdon Fri 07-Jun-24 17:49:28

I’ll be watching. I just hope Mishal Husain will make a better stab at controlling the debate, and will stop people dominating and talking over each other than happened in the Sky debacle. I want to hear what the smaller parties have to say too (and I don’t mean just Nigel Farage blustering on).

maddyone Fri 07-Jun-24 17:53:41

Thanks for explaining Galaxy.
I thought, but could be wrong, that her brother is trans and that’s why she was/is supportive. I maybe wrong.
I believe her father was in the military, probably navy, as Portsmouth is a naval base.

maddyone Fri 07-Jun-24 17:56:26

I totally disapprove of Sunak’s behaviour yesterday. I never believed he was PM material, and this simply confirms my view. However I don’t hold his poor judgment against Penny Mordaunt. It was his decision, not hers.

Germanshepherdsmum Fri 07-Jun-24 18:19:15

Yes, I will watch.

M0nica Fri 07-Jun-24 18:56:58

I do notintend to watch any debating matches on tv, call them what you will.

I have a life, and anytime wasted on listening to politicians, is time I can neve recover.