How do leaders prepare for TV election debates?
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Former Labour adviser Ayesha Hazarika joins Beth Rigby and Ruth Davidson as the regular Tuesday sub for Jess Philips during the election period.      On this episode, they talk about how leaders will be preparing for TV debates - Beth's hosted one, Ayesha has worked with politicians doing them, and Ruth has stood behind a lectern several times herself.     They discuss what Rishi Sunak might try to land as he tries to close the gap in the opinion polls.   Plus, has there been a "purge" of the left in Labour as Starmer thinks about what his benches will look like if he becomes prime minister.       Email Beth, Ruth, and Ayesha at [email protected], post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444.   
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