BBC Question Time LIVE: Fiona Bruce hosts Richard Leonard and John Swinney for debate
On the panel tonight are the SNP’s John Swinney and Labour’s Richard Leonard. Joining them will be Bim Afolami from the Conservatives, Edinburgh’s Liberal Democrat MP Christine Jardine and Scottish Brexiteer Eilidh Douglas. Topics likely to be discussed tonight include the upcoming European Parliament elections and Prime Minister Theresa May’s recent announcement of yet another Parliamentary vote on her thrice trounced Brexit deal.
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Who is Eilidh Douglas?
She is the vice-chair of Amnesty International UK.
As a lawyer, she specialises in disputes.
Ms Douglas is Scottish and a Tory Brexiteer.
Who is Christine Jardine?
She is the spokesperson for Work and Pensions for the Liberal Democrats.
The MP represents Edinburgh West.
In the past, she has worked for the BBC and Press Association in Scotland.
Who is John Swinney?
He is the deputy first minister of Scotland.
The Scottish National Party politician is Education Secretary.
He is the member for Scottish Parliament representing Perthshire North.
Who is Richard Leonard?
Mr Leonard is the leader of the Scottish Labour Party.
He is the member for Scottish Parliament representing Central Scotland.
He has previously worked as a union official.
Who is Bim Afolami?
Mr Afolami is the Conservative MP for Hitchen and Harpenden.
He was elected in 2017.
He is formerly a lawyer and banker.
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