Tensions will mount on tonight’s political debate programme as audiences and panels members will discuss Extinction Rebellion’s take over of the capital, creating commuter mayhem for thousands of Londoners.

A heated debate could take place between broadcaster Julia Hartley-Brewer, who condemned protestors earlier this week for travel disruption, and Extinction Rebellion spokesperson Rupert Read.

Grant Shapps, Conservative transport minister, could weigh in on the debate after a protestor glued himself to his department’s building.

Mr Shapps is also likely to come under fire after the repatriation of almost 150,000 stranded tourists this week from the collapse of Thomas Cook.

Further debates will no doubt take place between the audience, Mr Shapps and Labour MP Lisa Nandy over Boris Johnson’s Brexit plans facing a crunch EU summit next week.

Question Time will begin at 10.35pm on BBC One, see Express.co.uk live updates below, all times UK BST. 

Who is Julia Hartley-Brewer?

Julia Hartley-Brewer is a journalist and broadcaster.

She presents a daily show on talkRADIO.

Ms Hartley-Brewer has previously worked for the Daily Express, the Guardian and the Evening Standard.

Who is Lisa Nandy?

Lisa Nandy is the Labour MP for Wigan.

Ms Nandy was Shadow Energy and Climate Change Secretary between 2015-2016.

She worked for the charities Centrepoint and The Children’s Society before entering Parliament in 2010.

Who is Grant Shapps?

Grant Shapps is the Conservative Party’s transport minister.

He was the Party Chairman between 2012-2015.

Mr Shapps is the MP for Welwyn and Hatfield.

Who is Rupert Read?

Rupert Read is the spokesperson for Extinction Rebellion.

Mr Read is an academic at the University of East Anglia.

He was a Green councillor between 2004-2011.

Who is Theo Paphitis?

Theo Paphitis is a businessman and broadcaster.

He was one of the dragons on BBC’s Dragon’s Den.

Mr Paphitis is the Chancellor of Solent University in Southampton.

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