The event – which will be in front of a live audience – will take place on Thursday 4 August at 8pm and will be hosted by Kay Burley. John Reilly, head of Sky News, said: “There has never been a more important time to reinvigorate voters’ confidence in the Prime Minister’s office. Politics Hub: Will Sunak or Truss be the next PM? “This live televised debate on Sky News gives the final two candidates the chance to reconnect with millions by discussing the important issues facing Britain. “It presents a unique opportunity to re-engage a disillusioned electorate.” It will be broadcast live and free-to-air on Sky News channel 501, Sky News digital channels, streamed on YouTube and simulcast on our partners IRN Commercial Radio. The BBC will host the debate between the two finals on Monday 25 July. Earlier, Penny Mordaunt became the latest contestant to be eliminated from the competition. In the fifth and final round of voting by Tory MPs, the leadership candidates received the following support:
Ms Mordaunt – 105 votes Mr Sunak – 137 votes Ms Truss – 113 votes
There were two spoiled ballots and one person did not vote. Read more: What happens now only Truss and Sunak remain? Leaks probe launched after claims civil service tried to damage Mordaunt’s chances Speaking after the result, Trade Secretary Ms Mordaunt said she would “continue to work hard” to repay those who supported her and stressed that Conservative MPs “must now all work together to unite our party”. He also congratulated Mr Sunak and Ms Truss, saying: “I pay tribute to anyone who puts themselves forward for such a challenging role.”
