Keir Starmer claims he only said Corbyn would be a 'great PM' in 2019

Keir Starmer claims he only said Corbyn would be a 'great PM' in 2019 because he was 'certain Labour would lose' as he kicks off crucial Sky News election grilling - with Rishi Sunak waiting in the wings for his turn
Keir Starmer was challenged on why he now condemns his left-wing predecessor after arguing he would make a 'great PM' five years ago. Sir Keir wriggled as he was asked on Sky News how people could 'trust' him, arguing that he only endorsed Mr Corbyn because he was 'certain that we would lose'. As the campaign reaches the halfway point, the Labour leader and the PM opponent will both be interrogated on Sky News and face questions from a live studio audience. Allies are hoping the programme could be a turning point for Mr Sunak, who is trailing far behind in the polls and under threat from Nigel Farage 's Reform.