Sunak and Starmer Clash in Final BBC Debate, Snap Poll Shows 50-50 Split

Jun 26, 2024, 08:02 PM

In the final BBC debate before the UK general election, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer clashed over key issues including tax policies, illegal migration, and a recent betting scandal. Sunak repeatedly used the term 'surrender' to criticize Labour's stance on borders and welfare, warning voters not to 'surrender' their finances to Labour's tax policies. Starmer accused Sunak of being 'out of touch' and 'bullied into action' over the betting scandal involving Tory candidates. The debate saw heated exchanges, with Sunak questioning Starmer's plans for returning illegal migrants and challenging Labour's tax policies. A snap YouGov poll showed an even split, with 50% of viewers believing Sunak won and 50% siding with Starmer.