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The Sun to broadcast election grilling

Never Mind The Ballots: Election Showdown will see the two candidates to be our next Prime Minister quizzed before a live audience of Sun readers on June 24.

The Sun to broadcast election grilling
Victoria Newton: “This is an important chance for Sun readers, who are always at the heart of British elections, to ask the questions that matter the most to them and their families.”

The Sun says, hosted by Political Editor, Harry Cole, the back-to-back interviews will come live from The Sun’s London HQ and broadcast on thesun.co.uk, YouTube and other Sun social channels.

Readers will be able to put questions directly to the leaders of the two main parties as they decide how to cast their votes on July 4, added the publisher.

The Sun says its Cabinet of real-life Brits will offer their verdict on the two men battling for the keys to No10 in a special two hour live show just 10 days before the nation goes to the polls.

Since the announcement of the election, Never Mind The Ballots has been broadcast five mornings a week.

The publisher says the show has had 10 million views across all platforms as voters tune in to watch interviews with the biggest political names, including the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, James Cleverly, Wes Streeting, Nigel Farage and Liz Truss.

The programme has interviews, debates, polling as well as Sun readers’ opinions on what they really want from the next Government and who, if anyone, can win their vote.

The Sun's editor-in-chief, Victoria Newton says: “This is an important chance for Sun readers, who are always at the heart of British elections, to ask the questions that matter the most to them and their families.”

Harry Cole said: “It’s time for the leaders to meet the readers - and I bet the readers won’t pull their punches. I’m delighted both sides have agreed to be put to the test in what is going to be a must-watch election moment.”

Produced by News Studios, Never Mind The Ballots: Election Showdown will be shown on thesun.co.uk, YouTube and other Sun social channels on 24th June from 5pm.

The publisher says there will be limited access for the wider print and broadcast media to attend on the night with “spin room” facilities. To register interest for media accreditation please email elizabeth.morton@the-sun.co.uk.

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