Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak BBC debate

Recently, the BBC hosted a debate between Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak, two prominent figures in British politics. The debate focused on key issues such as the economy, healthcare, and Brexit. Both politicians presented their arguments eloquently and passionately, showcasing their knowledge and expertise on the topics at hand.

Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, emphasized the importance of investing in public services and supporting those most vulnerable in society. He highlighted the need for a fairer economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few. Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, defended his government's economic policies and outlined plans for post-pandemic recovery.

The gloves were off as Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer went head-to-head in the final TV debate of the election between the leaders.

With just over a week to go before 4 July polling day, this was an opportunity for prime minister Rishi Sunak's to make an impact on the polls, with the Conservative Party trailing Labour by 20 points.

Sunak struggled to hear one question put to him from the audience amid the ongoing sound problems.

The issues sparked questions and jokes on social media, with SNP candidate Pete Wishart writing: “What's wrong with the sound on this leader's debate? A sort of strange effect with interference in the background. Bit like the pair of them…”

Starmer claimed there have been 50,000 people coming across via the English Channel since Sunak became prime minister in October 2022. He added: “It would take literally 300 years to take all the people to Rwanda.” 

Starmer said he would process asylum seekers and gain control of the borders by ‘smashing the gangs’ and highlighted when he was the Director of Public Prosecutions. 

Caroline Lucas the former Green Party leader criticised the tone of the debate and branded it ‘two men trying to outdo each other with cruelty’.

“I’ll tell you why, because if you don’t, we end up with the prime minister of the United Kingdom standing in parliament making an anti-trans joke in front of the mother of a murdered trans teenager.”

Sunak replied: “That’s not what I did. I was pointing out that you’ve changed your mind on this question multiple times.”

Starmer was referencing Sunak being accused of mocking trans people in the Commons as the mother of the murdered trans teenager Brianna Ghey visited parliament in February.

The prime minister said at the time the Labour leader was incapable of “defining a woman” and that it was among a number of issues on which he had performed a U-turn. Esther Ghey was in the public gallery four days after her 16-year-old daughter’s killers were jailed for life.

The debate was a valuable opportunity for voters to hear directly from these leaders about their visions for the future of Britain. It provided insight into their priorities and approaches to governing. Overall, it was an engaging and informative discussion that shed light on the contrasting perspectives within British politics.

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Sarah H

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