ITV has confirmed the first head-to-head general election debate between Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer on June 4 at 9pm.

The debate, titled 'Sunak v Starmer: The ITV Debate', will be moderated by Julie Etchingham and feature a live audience.

Following the debate, ITV will air an interview programme with other party leaders and a multi-party debate.

Other broadcasters like the BBC, Channel 4, and Sky News have not announced their debate plans but are expected to host at least one more head-to-head debate before the election on July 4.

The SNP's exclusion from the debate has drawn criticism from SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn.

Nigel Farage's request for a debate on immigration was denied by the Tories.

Net Zero Secretary Claire Coutinho hinted at the possibility of weekly debates leading up to the election, with Labour currently holding a 20-point lead in the polls.

Voters can submit questions for the debate, and both Sunak and Starmer are eagerly anticipating the live event.

The BBC has confirmed Clive Myrie and Laura Kuenssberg as hosts for its election night coverage.

Channel 4 will feature Rory Stewart, Alastair Campbell, and Emily Maitlis on its election night team.

Kay Burley will anchor Sky News' election results broadcast.