The panellists for BBC’s Question Time, held tonight in Ilford, have been unveiled.

Representing the government is former This Morning presenter Anna Soubry MP, who is minister for small business, industry and enterprise.

Labour’s shadow leader of the house Chris Bryant and Ukip’s solitary MP Douglas Carswell are the other politicians on the panel.

Author of Trainspotting and Filth Irvine Welsh and economist Ruth Lea complete the line up.

The show starts tonight at 10.45pm on BBC One. Follow the Recorder’s Twitter for live updates throughout.