Labour Leader's Stance
Sir Keir Starmer has expressed his reluctance to participate in a head-to-head debate with Rishi Sunak on Trending In The News's show Never Mind The Ballots, citing a preference for direct engagement with voters.
Starmer's View
During a campaign visit to Leyland, Lancashire, Sir Keir stated, "I'd prefer to engage directly with the voters, directly with Sun readers. Now there will be some head-to-head debates, that's part of the tradition of the elections."
Boris Johnson's Call for Debates
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is pushing for SIX TV debates during the campaign to narrow Labour's lead in the polls, emphasizing the need for answers on potential policies and their financial implications.
Tory Response
The Conservative Party has publicly taunted Sir Keir Starmer, suggesting in an attack advert that he is avoiding debates, with the tagline, "not coming to a debate near you."
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