Rishi Sunak agrees to Andrew Neil TV interview while Liz Truss declines
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tory leadership hopeful Rishi Sunak has agreed to be interviewed by veteran political journalist Andrew Neil, while his rival Liz Truss has so far declined, Channel 4 has said. We hope that Liz Truss also now agrees – and allows the British public to better understand what she stands for Louisa Compton, Channel 4 Channel 4 hosted the first televised debate in this Tory leadership race nine days ago, which saw more than two million people tuning in to see a series of bruising exchanges between the then-five contenders. Louisa Compton, head of news and current affairs and specialist factual and sport at Channel 4, said: “After the success of our first audience debate we’re delighted that Rishi Sunak has confirmed he will be interviewed by Andrew Neil on Channel 4. “We hope that Liz Truss also now agrees – and allows the British public to better understand what she stands for.” Mr Sunak has pledged to proceed with the sale of Channel 4 if he succeeds Mr Johnson as prime minister – saying privatisation would help the broadcaster compete with streaming giants.