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QUESTION TIME will take place in St Albans this week and features a panel of Martin Lewis, Matt Forde, David Lidington, Chi Onwurah and Camilla Tominey in what will surely be a hard-hitting discussion of the week’s news.
The 2018 local elections are set to feature prominently in this week’s debate
The 2018 local elections are set to feature prominently in this week’s debate as Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn battle for voting success across England.
The resignation of Amber Rudd and the UK Government’s immigration policies are also highly likely to feature heavily in the BBC flagship show.
Brexit is another issue that the panel is likely to talk about - Government defeats over the EU Withdrawal Bill in the House of Lords is set to be examined.
11.45: Question Time has concluded
Next week the programme will take place in Kettering and the week after it will air from the borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
11.41pm: Camilla Tominey attacks Matt Forde over Brexit
Ms Tominey lambasted Mr Forde for bringing up Brexit during a discussion about the Windrush scandal.
11.35pm: The fourth question of the night has been asked
A member of the audience put forward: “Did Amber Rudd fall on Theresa May’s sword when she resigned over the Windrush scandal?”
11.25pm: A member of the audience skewers Matt Forde over Brexit
The man in the crowd stated that “I voted Brexit for the future” following the comments made from Mr Forde.
This audience member says the House of Lords are "enemies to democracy" and should be abolished #bbcqt pic.twitter.com/gYxZwMf7iy
— BBC Question Time (@bbcquestiontime) May 3, 2018
11.21pm: The third question of the night has been asked
A member of the audience said: “Are members of the House of Lords the new enemies of the state?”
.@DLidington says the the House of Lords are not 'enemies of the state' and are doing what they are supposed to do #bbcqt pic.twitter.com/v135FGUK4F
— BBC Question Time (@bbcquestiontime) May 3, 2018
11.16pm: Camilla Tominey attacks Labour for failing to build enough affordable homes
Chi Onwurah then desperately scrambled to put a response together.
"What are we saying about ourselves as a nation?"@mattforde says the disrespect shown towards people coming to the UK sends a message that the UK is closed, inward looking and bitter #bbcqt pic.twitter.com/A2VhMHOCgv
— BBC Question Time (@bbcquestiontime) May 3, 2018
11.14pm: Labour slammed for labelling university as a “debt”
Martin Lewis blasted Chi Onwurah for her points made on university.
His comments were greeted with a massive applause from members of the audience.
Our third question tonight is on the EU Withdrawal Bill's journey through the House of Lords #bbcqt pic.twitter.com/jUFP9tSTRK
— BBC Question Time (@bbcquestiontime) May 3, 2018
11.10pm: Matt Forde demands the Government launch a new housing programme in a desperate effort to lower house prices
He used the example of the NHS’ creation to demonstrate when ambitious government initiatives succeeding.
.@ChiOnwurah says that the House of Lords are right to scrutinise important Brexit legislation that 'needs to be scrutinised' #bbcqt pic.twitter.com/tcKu0iZIEm
— BBC Question Time (@bbcquestiontime) May 3, 2018
11.02pm: Martin Lewis blasts house prices for being celebrated
Mr Lewis declared that prices should be falling in an attempt to make homes more affordable for younger generations.
.@DLidington says that Amber Rudd took responsibility for misleading statements she gave over Windrush #bbcqt pic.twitter.com/pvWEYYdhuM
— BBC Question Time (@bbcquestiontime) May 3, 2018
10.57pm: The second question of the night has been asked
A member of the audience said: “Is housing ownership within the reach of younger people if they ditch takeaway coffees and avocado toast?”
This member of the audience says young people should be able to afford to buy a home, without having to sacrifice small luxuries #bbcqt pic.twitter.com/yXp8SFKrIR
— BBC Question Time (@bbcquestiontime) May 3, 2018
10.53pm: Audience member declares Donald Trump should not win the Nobel Peace Prize
This view was seconded by Martin Lewis.
.@MartinSLewis says his belief in democracy is stronger than his belief in Remain "We must now leave" #bbcqt
— BBC Question Time (@bbcquestiontime) May 3, 2018
10.47pm: Question Time has begun
The first question of the evening has been asked.
A member of the audience said: “Does Donald Trump deserve the Nobel Peace Prize?”
And with that welcome to Question Time #bbcqt pic.twitter.com/VJ0ZFFehIy
— BBC Question Time (@bbcquestiontime) May 3, 2018
Who is on Question Time this week?
Who is Martin Lewis?
Martin Lewis is the founder of MoneySavingExpert.com and is currently suing Facebook for allowing adverts on the platform to use his image.
Mr Lewis launched a mental health think tank in 2016.
Who is Matt Forde?
Matt Forde is a comedian and presenter of the political show “Unspun”.
He used to work for the Labour Party but gave up his membership when Jeremy Corbyn was elected as its leader.
David previews tonight's Question Time, which comes from St Albans.
— BBC Question Time (@bbcquestiontime) May 3, 2018
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Who is David Lidington?
David Lidington is the Conservative Minister for the Cabinet Office.
He was also the Europe Minister under the government of David Cameron.
David Lidington is the Conservative Minister for the Cabinet Office
Who is Chi Onwurah?
Chi Onwurah is the Labour Party’s Shadow Business Minister and its MP for Newcastle upon Tyne - she has been in the seat since 2010.
She was previously an engineer for 20 years.
Chi Onwurah is the Labour Party’s Shadow Business Minister
Who is Camilla Tominey?
Camilla Tominey is the Sunday Express’ Political Editor and has been the paper’s Royal Editor since 2005.
She initially broke the news that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were dating.