Election Q&A: May faces Brexit grilling, Corbyn claims 'I am not a dictator'

Theresa May defended the Conservative party's plans for Brexit while Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn declared that he was not a dictator in separate election question and answer sessions broadcast on Monday night.

The joint Sky News/Channel 4 Q&A session saw the leaders of the two main parties face questions from audience members and presenters Jeremy Paxman and Faisal Islam ahead of the 8 June election.

With the absence of a major live televised debate, the ‘Battle for No 10’ programme will be one of the few broadcasts which feature both May and Corbyn.

Paxman grilled May on her Brexit stance, with the PM currently trying to implement the UK’s departure from the EU despite having campaigned on the Remain side.

"We gave people the choice, and the British people decided to leave the European Union, and I think it’s important for them to see their politicians delivering on that choice and respecting the will of the people," May told Paxman.

"I believe in making a success of Brexit," she added.

'NOT A DICTATOR'

Corbyn was questioned about a series of pledges in the Labour manifesto that appear to be at odds with some of his own long-held beliefs.

The Labour leader's views on issues such as Trident and the monarchy are not included in the manifesto.

"I am not a dictator who tells people what to do, this is a process in our party. That is why I was elected, to give a voice to our party and its members," he said.

Corbyn also had to face difficult questions about his foreign policy stance, with many polls suggesting that many voters do not trust his ability to deal with international conflicts and debates.

Voters will go the polls next week ahead of the beginning of Brexit negotiations, which are due to formally begin before the end of this month.