Chance to have a say on causes of concern

Communities in the Highlands and Western Isles are being invited to be part of a virtual audience for BBC’s Debate Night.

On Wednesday June 10 there will be a night of the political programme that is focused on people from the north of Scotland quizzing politicians.

Some residents will get the chance to be part of a small video audience via their laptop or personal computer to raise their concerns and questions to a panel of Scotland’s politicians and public figures as restrictions remain in place amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Presenter Stephen Jardine said that the

“People are able to put their questions directly to Scotland’s policymakers”

show was “determined” to give people across the country an opportunity to question those in charge in Scotland from the comfort of their living rooms through the differently formatted shows. The BBC’s political debate show will be set up to ensure social distancing takes place between the panel in the studio.

Mr Jardine added: “Debate Night is the only place where people are regularly able to put their questions and experiences directly to Scotland’s policymakers in their own words.”

There will also be audiences from Orkney and Shetland on Wednesday May 13 and Aberdeenshire on Wednesday May 20.

Members of the public can now apply to be part of the virtual audience for Debate Night by visiting bbc.co.uk/debatenight and clicking on Join the Audience.