To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser that supports HTML5video BBC viewers have been left applauding presenter Mishal Husain for her ‘brilliant’ handling of the debate on Friday night after the ‘shambolic’ events earlier this week . A seven-way debate is underway on the BBC, with Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt and deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner taking the place of the leaders of the two main parties, who went head-to-head in an ill-tempered clash on Tuesday. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer were involved in the first General Election debate on Tuesday night, in front of a live studio audience and moderated by newsreader Julie Etchingham.
They clashed over taxes, the NHS and immigration, but those watching at home were more concerned about the debate descending into chaos, with the pair speaking over each other and the moderator. Reaction towards tonight’s debate has taken a rather different turn though, with viewers praising Husain for doing ‘an excellent job’. @madonadventure wrote on X: ‘#BBCDebate at this point the only one showing control, understanding and leadership is @MishalHusain Brilliant as ever.
Vote Mishal.’ ‘Mishal bossing this,’ @connjam said, while @curu wrote: ‘Mishal Husain is good at this, isn’t she?’ @Lambo88 added: ‘#BBCdebate > #ITVdebate Mishal Husain is a far superior moderator giving everyone a fair say.’ @EddieBurfi said: ‘What a stark difference from th.