Jon Ashworth MP, Labour’s Shadow Cabinet Office Minister, speaking ahead of Wednesday’s LBC debate between Nick Clegg and Nigel Farage, said:

“This is a lightweight battle between two men who will never be Prime Minister. It is only happening because Nick Clegg needs Nigel Farage, and Nigel Farage needs Nick Clegg - but the country doesn’t need either of them.

“While the Tories, Lib Dems and UKIP obsess about Europe, Labour will continue to prioritise tackling the cost-of-living crisis and getting the economy back on track.”