Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer are going head-to-head on ITV in a moment that Conservatives hope can turn the tide in the contest. Mr Sunak said it was a choice between him and Sir Keir for No10, insisting: 'Beyond raising your taxes and raiding your pensions, no one knows what he will do... I have a clear plan for a more secure future for you and your family.' Mr Sunak had to been interrupted by host Julie Etchingham as he repeatedly accused Sir Keir of plotting to hike the burden by £2,000 a year. 'Mark my words Labour will raise your taxes,' he said. However, Sir Keir said he wanted to 'turn the page' and had a 'practical plan' for the country. He jibed that Mr Sunak having called the election early demonstrated that he did not believe the 'plan was working'. 'If he thinks that things are going to get better why has he called it now?' Sir Keir said. There were groans from the audience as Mr Sunak was challenged over NHS waiting lists, and claimed they were 'coming down'. 'They are coming down from when they were higher,' he said.
BREAKING NEWSRishi Sunak goes on the attack in high-stakes ITV election debate saying Keir Starmer will 'raise your taxes and raid your pensions' - but is hit with groans from audience as he claims NHS waiting lists are falling
