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) Content from our partners How the UK can lead the transition to net zero Spotlight We can eliminate cervical cancer Emma Cerrone Leveraging Search AI to build a resilient future is mission-critical for the public sector Spotlight Give a gift subscription to the New Statesman this Christmas from just £49 Subscribe Related US Why the assassination of Brian Thompson ignited American politics Economics Keir Starmer is right to focus on real numbers The Staggers The left is waking up to the immigration crisis