Politics 19 November 2019 The ITV Debate: Boris Johnson versus Jeremy Corbyn – LIVE! Our political editor liveblogs the first head-to-head TV debate: here as it happens from 8pm. By Stephen Bush FILE PHOTO (EDITORS NOTE: COMPOSITE OF IMAGES - Image numbers 1083542594,1173062971 - GRADIENT ADDED) In this composite image a comparison has been made between Jeremy Corbyn, Labour Leader (L) and Boris Johnson, Prime Minister and Conservative Leader. ***LEFT IMAGE*** HASTINGS, ENGLAND - JANUARY 17: Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn gives a speech at a rally at St Mary's in the Castle on January 17, 2019 in Hastings, England. British Prime Minister Theresa May last night won a vote of no-confidence called by Leader of the Opposition Jeremy Corbyn after the Government's historic defeat on the meaningful vote on Brexit. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images) ***RIGHT IMAGE*** MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 02: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivers his keynote speech onstage on the final day of the Conservative Party Conference at Manchester Central on October 2, 2019 in Manchester, England. The U.K. government prepares to formally submit its finalised Brexit plan to the EU today. The offer replaces the Northern Irish Backstop with border, customs and regulatory checks lasting until 2025. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Subscribe to the Saturday Read View all newsletters Your new guide to the best writing on ideas, politics, books and culture each weekend – from the New Statesman. Sign up here Select and enter your email address The Saturday Read Your weekly guide to the best writing on ideas, politics, books and culture every Saturday. 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