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A debate between the candidates to take over the leadership of the British Conservative Party and become the prime minister of the United Kingdom was abruptly suspended on Tuesday after the moderator fainted during the live broadcast.
A meeting between conservatives Liz dress Y Rishi SunakAspiring Prime Minister Boris JohnsonThe host was later cancelled Kate McCann He collapsed in the studio.
“Even if he is fine, the medical advice is that we should not continue the discussion,” said TalkTV channel, which is co-hosting the meeting with newspapers. the sun.
“We apologize to our viewers and listeners,” he added.
McCann’s blackout occurred while Truss was speaking. The broadcast showed the candidate’s surprised reaction, but then the signal was interrupted.
Two competitors They expressed their relief to know that the hostess is fine.
“@KateEMcCann is fine. I’m so sorry to see such a great debate come to an end,” Truss wrote on Twitter.
Sunak also sent his best wishes to the host. “It’s been a great discussion and I look forward to hearing from you again soon!” He tweeted.
A debate was planned with Makan on the political editor’s side the sunHarry Cole, but had to take time off after testing positive for Covid-19.
McCann was appointed political editor TalkTV Last January. Earlier he was a reporter in the media Sky News, the sun Y Daily Telegraph.
After a series of scandals led to the resignation of Boris Johnson as leader of the Conservative Party, Truss and Sunak faced off against each other to take over the leadership of the Conservative Party. The Tories Last July 7.
Johnson will remain Prime Minister of the United Kingdom until he is replaced by one of the incumbent candidates in early September.
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