Read more on .ukīelle & Sebastian has shared his thoughts on the Conservative Party during a recent appearance as a panellist on BBC’s Question Time.The Scottish musician was joined on the panel by a range of politicians from his home country, including Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, Deputy First Minister John Swinney and Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross.During the show – which was filmed in Musselburgh and aired yesterday (October 13) in the UK – the panel discussed a range of topics, from Scottish Independence to the country’s view on UK Prime Minister Liz Truss. The BBC star simply responded: 'So in a word then, do you? Do you detest the Tories?'Building on what he said before, he explained that he 'associates himself with the comments,' adding: 'The Conservatives are taking the United Kingdom in a direction which is profoundly damaging for many people in our society.'He continued: 'It's going to essentially take resources from the poorer in our society and give them to the rich. Welcomed into the studio was the Deputy First Minister who discussed Nicola Sturgeon's comment about 'detesting the Tories and everything they stand for.' READ MORE: BBC Breakfast viewers 'distracted' as they complain about presenter dress codeJohn, 58, was asked by Sally whether he too detests the conservatives before he clarified that the Scottish Prime Minister actually detests 'the Tories approach and their policy programme' during the cost of living crisis.ZAfter speaking about the lack of action in tackling the cost of living crisis, the politician added that he understands why Nicola expressed herself the way she did. The 51-year-old helmed Monday (October 10) morning's instalment of the BBC show alongside regular co-host Jon Kay, 52, as the pair discussed the top headlines for today.

BBC Breakfast viewers have slammed Sally Nugent for her interview with Scottish MP John Swinney.

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