With just 22 days until Britain votes, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour Leader Keir Starmer faced a proper Sky News grilling in Grimsby.
Despite rough exchanges for both men, a snap YouGov poll for Sky had Starmer as the clear winner — with 64 percent saying the Labour boss swung it versus 36 percent for the embattled prime minister.
It comes just ahead of Labour’s crucial manifesto launch Thursday — and as the Conservatives insist they’ve still got fight in them despite the polls.
Today’s key developments:
- The Sky News leaders’ special saw Sunak and Starmer each quizzed by host Beth Rigby for 20 minutes before questions from a live audience.
- Starmer faced tough questions on his previous support for Jeremy Corbyn, Labour’s tax plans, and his plan to hit private schools with VAT.
- Sunak faced voter anger on the state of the NHS, the economy, and his predecessor Liz Truss.
- An awkwardly-timed Guardian story raised questions about Sunak’s top parliamentary aide.
- The U.K. economy flatlined in April, figures released earlier today show.
Follow every twist through the day with the POLITICO team below.
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