It was a testier exchange than had been anticipated between current British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer. Both candidates are vying to sway public support in their favour ahead of the UK election.
Dependable without being dull.Striking a perfect balance in a leaders' debate is crucial and almost impossible.
With the Conservatives trailing Labour in the polls by a significant margin, the debate was particularly key for Mr Sunak. Worse still, a debate leaves open the possibility of making a mistake which could damage the overall campaign. It’s hard to know who might have been more appalled by that suggestion - the Labour Party or the viewing public.
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