Senior politicians clashed over immigration, the NHS and the economy during the final seven-way television debate on ITV1, with representatives from across the political spectrum trading blows.
Reform UK's Nigel Farage said Labour had failed to mention the 'population explosion caused directly by migration' in its six key priorities. Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth accused Farage of going on 'a dogwhistle tour of the UK for many, many years and exploiting the anxiety that people have'.
Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner and Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt exchanged heated remarks over tax rises and economic plans. Mordaunt claimed Labour would raise taxes, while Rayner retorted: 'You've had 14 years in government.'
Farage also claimed that gross domestic product (GDP) per capita had fallen for six consecutive quarters, but a fact check by the PA news agency showed that after six quarters of decline, GDP per capita rose to £8,281 in the first quarter of 2024 from £8,249 in the previous quarter.
Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper said the party was offering a 'fair deal', while Green co-leader Carla Denyer asked whether Labour offers real change. SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn urged voters to put Scotland's interests first, and ap Iorwerth called for the Conservatives to be removed from power while holding Labour accountable.
When asked what one change would restore trust in politics, each panellist was given 30 seconds to respond, with Farage hinting he would lead the opposition after Labour's expected victory.
