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How do Sunak and Starmer's numbers and pledges measure up?

Sky News Wednesday, 12 June 2024
At the Sky News leaders' event, both Sir Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak were challenged on their records in opposition and in office, as well as their plans for the future – and both at times struggled to explain away failures and omissions.
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