265. Starmer vs Sunak – Round 2: Who won ‘The Battle For Number 10’?

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Rory and Alastair give their immediate reaction to the Sky News leaders event. Who won, and, more importantly, will it have changed anyone’s vote? Plus, how would Rory and Alastair have answered the tricky personal questions?


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