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Sunak vs Starmer – who came out on top?

Jun 12, 2024
Katy Balls and Kate Andrews discuss the recent leadership interviews, highlighting audience frustration with Sunak and Starmer's responses on policy, taxes, and leadership potential. They also analyze public perception of the Partygate scandal handling and the challenges facing Rishi Sunak amidst current world events.
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Quick takeaways

  • Audience reactions favored Starmer over Sunak due to his confident performance and ability to navigate tough questions.
  • Sunak struggled to justify Tory record and economic promises, while Starmer faced challenges explaining ideological shifts and tax policies.

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Review of Leadership Interviews on Sky News

The recent number 10 leadership interviews on Sky News comprised one -on -one sessions with Beth Rigby followed by audience Q &As, highlighting Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak's performances. Starmer faced tough questions on Jeremy Corbyn and tax issues, eliciting audience reactions, while Sunak encountered challenges defending the Tory record and responding to audience queries, leading to a split opinion on the clear winner.

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