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Audience questions time for Starmer. He must be delighted as I doubt he thought it would be that tough with the questions from Beth.
The first question about how is he going to improve Grimsby is answered, basically, like a Tory.
Lady in the audience clearly delighted that pot holes are going to get sorted.
Dentist waiting lists up next.
I wonder if he'll tax private dentist in the same way that he's taxing private education?
They're already up. My girlfriends filing fell out but they can't see her until September
Would you reconsider taxing private education? This looks to be Labour's most controversial policy for undecided voters.
Actual respect for him sticking to the principles here. He should do this on all the questions not just this one.
Starmer: I feel for you but improve the state education system fam.
Final question is basically a catch all question.
How will you improve: the economy, Brexit, young people's lives, housing, the NHS, immigration.
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My lord, look at the neck on that audience member. Is he a secret Cardassian or something?
How will Labour pay Junior Doctors more money? Tough question given what his shadow health secretary has said previously.
Completely dodged the question and now getting called out by the audience member that asked the question.
Shit shit shit... back on track Keir baby. Back on track!
Phew! Got away with it by calling out the Tories. The audience won't know the difference. ๐ช
Audience member: You're a fucking robot you cunt!
Starmer: systems failure crashing contact support shutting down
He seems to stumble at these curve ball questions at first but after a bit of rambling comes up with a likeable enough answer.
Although having said that the audience member still eviscerated him.