Johnson sounding like an utter tool now. You can't bring every issue back to Corbyn on Brexit whilst not answering questions about your own terrible position about trust
Johnson sounding like an utter tool now. You can't bring every issue back to Corbyn on Brexit whilst not answering questions about your own terrible position about trust
Yes, a bit forced.
Although not as forced as getting them to shake hands, that's some lame political theatre. Notice Boris made sure to be the first to move.
Johnson sounding like an utter tool now. You can't bring every issue back to Corbyn on Brexit whilst not answering questions about your own terrible position about trust
He's practised that line and sounds confident with it. I think it was quite effective in not giving an answer. He's being let off the hook. No pressure being placed on him.
Corbyn is mangling all his prepared debating points.
I think Corbyn edges it on integrity. He sticks to his beliefs. What those beliefs are might not be to anyone's tastes, nor have they been tested by the responsibility of power, but he must win on integrity vs Johnson of all people.
Boris was super strong early on pressuring Corbyn on his Brexit position, but i have a feeling it is wearing thin now and pushing it much further could come back to bite Boris.
Corbyn started stiffly but has warmed up well. Johnson started smoothly but ended up completely ignoring the question about integrity in the face of laughter. Corbyn ahead on points for people interested in politics, but no killer answers yet.
Just been out for a meal with my wife, we should have stayed in the pub.
Etchingham cutting both of them off too quickly, and so far I haven't seen anything which suggests that Corbyn or Johnson have what it takes in a political crisis. Questions seem juvenile and weak.
Every bit as painful as we anticipated. Boris has been ruthless in emphasising Corbyn’s refusal to say how he will campaign on Brexit but he is somewhat undermined by his refusal to answer questions on anything else.
Boris was super strong early on pressuring Corbyn on his Brexit position, but i have a feeling it is wearing thin now and pushing it much further could come back to bite Boris.
If i were advising him I'd say tone the Brexit stuff down a bit for the next couple of questions, then finish big with it - he needs people to focus on it, but he cannot force every response to be about it.
NHS? Well, I'll given this round to Corbyn right now. Boris could promise 100bn more a year and not win on it and I doubt Boris can pull off the sad grandapa tone of Corbyn.
Why are Nicola Sturgeon and Nigel Farage being interviewed? Neither are standing for Parliament. It should be the Fat Laird for the SNP and whoever is the Brexit Party's "lead" candidate.
Definitely Corbyn improved as it went on, but feels to me that Johnson did better overall. Corbyn not explaining his Brexit policy well at all. He does better when he seems calmer.
Why are Nicola Sturgeon and Nigel Farage being interviewed? Neither are standing for Parliament. It should be the Fat Laird for the SNP and whoever is the Brexit Party's "lead" candidate.
This is what always happens. Too many questions not enough depth.
It produces soundbites to be transmitted on the main news programmes and on social media. The news bulletins cleave to impartiality guidelines and show wins and losses for both participants. The online stuff is for consumption within various echo-chambers inhabited by those who have already made up their minds.
Hopefully this means it will make no real difference, except to allow Johnson to claim that he hasn't run away like May did.
This is what always happens. Too many questions not enough depth.
It produces soundbites to be transmitted on the main news programmes and on social media. The news bulletins cleave to impartiality guidelines and show wins and losses for both participants. The online stuff is for consumption within various echo-chambers inhabited by those who have already made up their minds.
Hopefully this means it will make no real difference, except to allow Johnson to claim that he hasn't run away like May did.
But it makes it so easy to avoid a question. You simply talk down the clock.
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WhawhaWHAT? I can't wait to see them trying to decide to attack him or not
Although not as forced as getting them to shake hands, that's some lame political theatre. Notice Boris made sure to be the first to move.
How do you feel about another referendum on it?
Corbyn is mangling all his prepared debating points.
Why is Bozo fixated on how many Tory candidates there are? He’s mentioned that factoid three times already.
Disturbingly, he won’t. Because he’s just as bad.
He isn't going to get his wish.
Emma Barnett would be much better
Etchingham cutting both of them off too quickly, and so far I haven't seen anything which suggests that Corbyn or Johnson have what it takes in a political crisis. Questions seem juvenile and weak.
https://twitter.com/afneil/status/1196887327798448129?s=21
Many will join / leave in progress.
Hard to see the first half moving any discernible number of votes.
#SuperJo
Corbyn not explaining his Brexit policy well at all. He does better when he seems calmer.
Will CHB still be here after 10pm on 12/12/19?
It’s far too rushed though , if you’re going to have a debate do it properly .
I'd almost prefer not to have questions on the NHS just to avoid the overdone paeans at the start.
Let them both speak at greater length.
https://yougov.co.uk/topics/politics/articles-reports/2019/11/07/which-issues-will-decide-general-election
Hopefully this means it will make no real difference, except to allow Johnson to claim that he hasn't run away like May did.
Come back SuperJo - please!
ETCHINGHAM CUTTING BORIS OFF AGAIN
https://twitter.com/CCHQPress
https://twitter.com/CCHQPress/status/1196891506390552576
I assume that was the point...
Jez drones on pointlessly. Boris blusters.
Can we put the questioner in charge instead?