The first leader's debate was a great success for the Labour Party. Jeremy Corbyn came over as the adult in the room, Boris Johnson the petulant schoolboy, constantly interrupting and not doing as teacher told him.
There was also the notable disrespect that most male politicians seem to have for women. It is noticeable how whenever a male politician is in dialogue with a woman, he always seeks to talk over them. Again, full marks to Mr Corbyn, who did not undertake this practice but accorded host Julie Etchingham the respect she merited.
What was also notable in the debate itself was that the Conservatives are a one trick pony – Brexit.
If that is all they have to talk about, then they are in trouble – pandering to leave in a general election campaign – something the Conservative government has fundamentally failed to deliver in three years does not seem a very clever strategy.
The factcheck debacle simply adds to the sense of desperation that seems to have gripped Tory HQ.
published in Independent - 20/11/2019
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