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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.

An audience member at an election broadcast branded the Labour leader a ‘political robot’.

An audience member at an election broadcast branded the Labour leader a ‘political robot’.

An audience member at an election broadcast branded the Labour leader a ‘political robot’.

On a night of few positives for the Conservatives they may take heart from the fast that Mr Sunak was just seven points behind Sir Keir on the economy and just a point behind on taxes.

Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer were grilled by Beth Rigby and her audience during Wednesday evening’s Sky News debate.

KEIR Starmer is meant to be on the cusp of an eye popping victory.

MAILONLINE LIVE BLOG: Follow our live coverage of the Sky News leaders' special between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer.

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Survey after survey predicts Sir Keir Starmer is on course for a victory that would eclipse even Tony Blair's whopping 179-seat majority in 1997.

SIR Keir Starmer is pledging to “cut bills” and create well-paid jobs across the UK.

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer took questions from the public on Sky News on Wednesday. We examine their claims on tax, Rwanda deportations and NHS dentists

Sir Keir Starmer was branded a "political robot" by an audience member on Wednesday - but a snap poll after the Sky News Battle For No 10 programme found he came out on top among viewers

The Labour and Tory leader were grilled on their plans for the country in the Sky News election special in Grimsby

Sir Keir says he campaigned under Jeremy Corbyn but did not think Labour would win the last election.

YouGov found viewers thought Keir Starmer performed better in the Sky News special by 64 per cent to 36 per cent.

RISHI Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer were pummelled by disgruntled voters last night as feisty exchanges dominated the race for Number 10.

RISHI Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer were pummeled by disgruntled voters last night as feisty exchanges dominated the race for Number 10.

Plaid leader Rhun ap Iorwerth predicts Labour will win the election regardless of how Wales votes.

Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer faced questions from Beth Rigby and the public in their second televised contest of the election.

The Labour leader was pressed about whether his party would consider hiking fuel duty or capital gains tax to raise more cash for the public purse.