The Leaders’ Debate was a chance for the political leaders to face each other ahead of the elections in June and debate key issues including Brexit, employment, the economic plan and healthcare.
Scottish First Minister and SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon, Liberal Democrat chief Tim Farron, Ukip’s Paul Nuttall, Plaid Cymru’s Leanne Wood and Green co-leader Caroline Lucas showed up for the ITV debate in Salford.
But both the Prime Minister Theresa May and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn turned down the invitation to take part.
And the internet wanted to know where they were:
Where is May and Corbyn #cowards #itvleadersdebate
— Joe (@JoeMackenzie16) May 18, 2017
Where is Corbyn? Where is May? Waste of time. #ITVDebate
— Kippers (@CaptainKippers) May 18, 2017
Some interesting memes emerged:
#IAgreeWithTim ??????????????????
May and Corbyn too Chicken to come on TV#LeadersDebate pic.twitter.com/hKe9StXnEw— Lib Dems France (@LibDemFrance) May 18, 2017
Incase you were wondering what #ITVDebate #LeadersDebate would be like if Corbyn & May were present, I've fixed it for you. You're welcome. pic.twitter.com/uly4a3Upu3
— Tiernan Douieb (@TiernanDouieb) May 18, 2017
Mark my words…
Corbyn to bounce out half way through to The Undertakers music.#itvleadersdebate pic.twitter.com/tMB5GthpHN
— Glan (@Glan_88) May 18, 2017
Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn tonight. #itvleadersdebate #cowards pic.twitter.com/dwFJoaBoYW
— Mark Mansfield (@MarkMansfield10) May 18, 2017
#ITVDebate should have put these instead. #LeadersDebate #Corbyn #may pic.twitter.com/kJC72dkvR9
— KC (@Mahotsab) May 18, 2017
Well, at least someone’s enjoying the live debate:
Really enjoying the #ITVDebate … love a good row ????
— SAVAGE (@IAmSavage_EJS) May 18, 2017
