Overview
- Rishi Sunak insisted that Labour's policies would lead to a £2,000 tax rise, citing 'independent Treasury officials'.
- Keir Starmer called Sunak a liar and demanded an apology, saying the Prime Minister knowingly misled the public.
- The Treasury's permanent secretary clarified that the figures used by Sunak were not officially produced by civil servants.
- Viewers and commentators criticized the debate's format, citing insufficient response time and a chaotic structure.
- Polls showed mixed reactions to the debate, with no clear winner and many viewers finding it frustrating.