MAILONLINE LIVE BLOG: Follow our live coverage from the final TV debate between Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer in Nottingham.
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer clashed in a number of tense exchanges on taxes, small boats and Britain's relationship with the EU - but neither was declared the winner as voters called a dead heat.
Tory election candidate 'put an £8k bet on himself to LOSE his seat'The Labour leader attacked the Prime Minister over the growing row about alleged bets by politicians on both the date and result of next week's general election.Mail Online A debate between 2 only makes sense if it is a 2 horse race and it stopped being a 2 horse race weeks ago.Clown worldRather watch England play in the euros
The PM accused Keir Starmer of trying to trick Brits as they went head-to-head on BBC One barely a week before the country casts their ballots. Attacking the Labour leader's plans to tackle the small boat crisis which include a promise to 'smash the gangs'.See the video below: I understand why you're frustrated with our party, with meHe says this is not a byelection but a choice with profound consequences.
Mr Sunak also namechecks housing by saying his new Help to Buy scheme and abolishing stamp duty would help Tasneem get on the housing ladder. The leaders are asked a question from Julie, a jazz vinyl record business owner, who says she lost 90pc of her business with Europe and asks how the UK can mend its 'broken trading relationship' with the continent.
Mr Starmer answers the question first and tells Rachel he has a team of 'strong women in his party namely Rachel Reeves, Angela Rayner, Yvette Cooper and Bridget Phillipson in his shadow cabinet.The Prime Minister is applauded as he tells Rachel: After pushing the Labour leader to match the Tories’ promise of a triple lock plus policy, Mr Sunak said:
Mr Starmer later tells Mr Sunak to show respect to the audience after the Prime Minister interrupted an answer he was about to give on taxes for pensioners. 19:43Sunak seizes on Labour's net zero plansRishi Sunak pointed to a media report that the shadow chief secretary to the treasury Darren Jones said Labour’s net zero plans would cost 'hundreds of billions'.
The leaders are asked a question by Beverley McKenzie, who says she's worked all her life but had to stop due to illness.Mr Starmer begins his answer before he is cut off by Mr Sunak who accuses him of voting against his plans to reform the welfare system such. The Labour leader insists Mr Sunak could have taken action two weeks ago but only did so after he was forced by others.
19:13Here we go...We are just minutes away from the final TV election debate between Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer.19:0015 minutes to go.. and it's hotting up in NottinghamWe are now just 15 minutes away from the final TV election debate between Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer. The party has launched somewhat of a blitz of attack ads throughout the day suggesting Labour will raise taxes if it wins the election.18:46James Cleverly - Shocks happen in politics
Mr Farage's outfit are now less than two points off the Conservatives, according to MailOnline's poll of polls. One recent survey even suggested Reform had taken a slight lead over the Tories. As many as 15 Conservatives may be under investigation by the betting watchdog over money put on the date of the election, it was claimed today.
The Today presenter and newsreader is an experienced operator in the format, having already hosted a debate involving seven political leaders and senior representatives on June 7. The primetime head-to-head clash in Nottingham is seen as Mr Sunak's last major opportunity to revive his fortunes after a nightmare campaign.Rishi Sunak faces final BBC election debate against Keir StarmerRishi Sunak will face off against Keir Starmer on BBC One with barely a week left until the country goes to the ballot boxes.Mail OnlineTonight's debate in Nottingham is the second head-to-head debate between Mr Sunak and Mr Starmer with the first broadcast by ITV on June 4 in Salford.
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