Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer attacked one another over migration, tax, women’s rights, Brexit and integrity as they traded furious blows during the final party leaders’ live BBC general election debate.
The prime minister claimed the Labour leader was not being straight – but Sir Keir was visibly angry when Mr Sunak repeated the Conservatives’ allegation that Labour would put up tax bills by £2,000.
“That’s a lie – he’s been told not to repeat that lie and he’s just done it,” Sir Keir said.
Mr Sunak said he understood why people were frustrated with him. “And why won’t Keir Starmer be straight with you about what he wants to do?” he added.
Sir Keir said: “My message to you is simple: if you want your NHS back, you have to vote for it. If you want a growing economy, you have to vote for it.”
In a snap YouGov snap poll of viewers, 47% said Sir Keir won, 47% said Mr Sunak did, and 6% did not know.
As Westminster reels from gambling accusations, Labour suspended a party member after being arrested in connection of the honeytrap scandal that rocked Westminster.
