Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer to be grilled in The Sun’s election showdown as they face live audience of readers

RISHI Sunak and Keir Starmer are going to be grilled by Sun readers at our London HQ for a live election special.

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 at 5pm.

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer will face an election grilling from Sun readers on June 24
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Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer will face an election grilling from Sun readers on June 24
Sir Keir Starmer and the PM will be quizzed before a live audience of Sun readers
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Sir Keir Starmer and the PM will be quizzed before a live audience of Sun readersCredit: Darren Fletcher
The must-see event will be broadcast live across The Sun's YouTube and social media channels
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The must-see event will be broadcast live across The Sun's YouTube and social media channelsCredit: Darren Fletcher
After the grilling The Sun's readers' cabinet will give their verdicts on both leaders
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After the grilling The Sun's readers' cabinet will give their verdicts on both leadersCredit: Arthur Edwards / The Sun

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

Our 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.

The Sun’s 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.

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The show has had more than 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 agenda-setting interviews, debates, exclusive 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.’’

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Every weekday Sun Political Editor Harry Cole brings you the latest news and analysis from the election campaign trail.

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 and on YouTube on 24th June, from 5pm.

There will be limited access for the wider print and broadcast media to attend on the night with “spin room” facilities.