Penny Mordaunt faces tough challenge in high-stakes TV debate

Penny Mordaunt, the leader of the House of Commons, will be on a TV debate panel tonight. She is standing in for the prime minister. This is like her own version of national service. She will face Nigel Farage and Angela Rayner. Mordaunt might have a tough time during the debate. The debate might focus more on Nigel Farage than the other parties. This could be challenging for Penny Mordaunt, especially after Rishi Sunak's recent apology for leaving the D-Day commemorations early. Mordaunt might struggle to steer the conversation back to Labour's tax plans. Experts think Mordaunt will be attacked on leadership and defense issues during the debate. Seven-way debates are tough for the party in government because they face criticism from all sides. Mordaunt might try to show her leadership skills during the debate. Angela Rayner, the deputy Labour Party leader, might have an easier time during the debate. Mordaunt might try to distance herself from Sunak's D-Day blunder by criticizing him for leaving early. She might also challenge Farage on his policies. The debate could be an opportunity for other participants to make an impact. Stephen Flynn from the SNP is expected to attack Labour. Penny Mordaunt and Angela Rayner will represent their parties in the debate. The debate will be broadcast on BBC One at 7.30 pm. The parties can choose their representatives for the event. Nigel Farage will likely represent Reform. The debate will feature questions from the audience and the public. The first head-to-head debate will be on Tuesday, a month before polling day. The BBC will host a final televised debate between Sir Keir and Mr Sunak on June 26. More events with different party leaders are expected on various news channels.