Labour leader quizzed on Today show says damage to economy means he cannot implement ‘ideal world’ policies
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Opinion polls are a good guide as to who might win an election, but almost as reliable is asking which candidate is demanding debates, and who is keen to mimimise them. Political leaders who are winning regard them as an avoidable risk, while underdogs, with nothing to lose, want as many as possible. The Conservatives have been demanding one a week for the next six weeks, which is a sign they’re in trouble.
This morning Keir Starmer said the challenge from Rishi Sunak was a sign of desperation. He told Sky News: “He is sounding increasingly desperate, I have to say.”
Of course there are going to be TV debates. They are part and parcel of the election cycle now.
I obviously want to spend as much of my time talking to voters directly.
Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Labour leader quizzed on Today show says damage to economy means he cannot implement ‘ideal world’ policiesSign up for our Election Edition newsletterOpinion polls are a good guide as to who might win an election, but almost as reliable is asking which candidate is demanding debates, and who is keen to mimimise them. Political leaders who are winning regard them as an avoidable risk, while underdogs, with nothing to lose, want as many as possible. The Conservatives have been demanding one a week for the next six weeks, which is a sign they’re in trouble.This morning Keir Starmer said the challenge from Rishi Sunak was a sign of desperation. He told Sky News: “He is sounding increasingly desperate, I have to say.”Of course there are going to be TV debates. They are part and parcel of the election cycle now.I obviously want to spend as much of my time talking to voters directly. Continue reading…
