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Bookmakers expect Nigel Farage to win, but Tory strategists hope a ‘show, not tell’ policy will pay dividends as seven party leaders face off.

James Lancaster writes .. With the eagerly anticipated leadership debate almost upon us, ITV have now confirmed the format details for the two-hour long televised event, including both the running and podium order.

Each party leader will make a short opening statement and a closing statement; in between which each of them will respond to a number of questions posed by the audience. Following a drawing of lots, it has been decided that Green party leader Natalie Bennett will speak first, with the current Prime Minister David Cameron listed as the last speaker of the evening.

From left to right, the leaders positioning on stage will be as follows: Natalie Bennett, Nick Clegg, Nigel Farage, Ed Miliband, Leanne Wood, Nicola Sturgeon and David Cameron.

When asked what he thought of Cameron’s positioning at the far right of the stage, the UKIP leader quipped “Is he far right or far left? I’m not sure”. Cameron will no doubt be relieved to have been positioned far from Nigel Farage, who is predicted to be a “strong performer” in the debate.

 

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