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OPINION - The Standard View: Election debates do matter, but are rarely decisive

Source: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

As is customary at the start of a general election campaign, there is a debate about the debates. Rishi Sunak, 20 points behind in the polls, wants as many of them as possible. Sir Keir Starmer, 20 points ahead, as few.

Debates do make an impact.

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