The upcoming general election in the UK is shaping up to be a battle between Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak. Sunak is positioning himself as a strong contender by demanding TV debates with Starmer, who is seen as having a casual attitude towards the debates. Analysts suggest that Sunak's focus on actual policies gives him an edge over Starmer, who risks losing ground in the election.
With huge poll leads, Keir Starmer apparently thinks he is home and dry, exposed by his attitude towards the TV debates, because he's now dictating terms to the broadcasters that he is only going to do two and he will only do head to heads with Rishi Sunak. This is a man so⦠https://t.co/w8KbVwEAwe
NEW: Could TV debates change the course of the election? π₯ Why Sunak vs Starmer is likely to be a 'letdown' β but it's the Labour leader who could lose everything https://t.co/BFkEq3imSC
βοΈ 'In a match between two grey and uncharismatic candidates, Sunak has the critical edge: actual policies' | Writes @CamillaTominey Read the full column below π https://t.co/FJp7Y1yQPL https://t.co/UZ0Y1ER0jd
βHe cast himself as a feisty street fighter by demanding a weekly TV debates with Starmer.β @mrmarkdolan asks if TV debates between Sunak and Starmer are essential for the democracy of this country. https://t.co/d1lMQJ2cBp
βIt is Starmer v Sunak, one of them will prevail, but in either case, Iβm not sure the country wins.β @mrmarkdolan shares his thoughts on the general election as Sunak and Starmer begin battle. https://t.co/mzET8pKoGx