THE BBC has, in the past, been accused of being a bit too obsessed with the Tories on its "flagship political debate show", Question Time.
On this week's edition, live from Tottenham, they've shown exactly how they feel about such criticism.
How so? Rather than just one of the five slots going to a Tory MP, we'll be seeing two of them on our screens!
And if that wasn't enough, arch-Brexiteer Tim Martin, owner of Wetherspoons, is back once again.
The full panel is:
- Margot James, Conservative MP and minister for digital and creative industries
- Laura Pidcock, Labour MP and shadow business minister
- Kwasi Kwarteng, Conservative MP and Brexit minister
- Ed Davey, LibDem MP and leadership candidate
- Tim Martin, founder of Wetherspoons and supporter of The Brexit Party
On tonight’s panel we’ve got @margot_james_mp, @LauraPidcockMP, @KwasiKwarteng, @EdwardJDavey and Tim Martin. Join us in Tottenham from 10:35pm on @BBCOne and @bbc5live #bbcqt pic.twitter.com/fW4RhXYg0a
— BBC Question Time (@bbcquestiontime) June 20, 2019
This will be Martin's third appearance on the show in a year.
The BBC has already hosted an entire debate for the Tory leadership contest – but obviously still felt obliged to offer up two slots on the show.
Will you be tuning in?
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