Article 653JA Starmer urges focused Sunak attack lines as Tories expect ‘poll bounce’

Starmer urges focused Sunak attack lines as Tories expect ‘poll bounce’

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Jessica Elgot Deputy political editor
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Labour leader says shadow cabinet should stick to tried and tested criticism of the new PM

Labour has a stock of well-honed attack lines to use against Rishi Sunak, Keir Starmer told his shadow cabinet on Tuesday, though he warned the new prime minister was likely to get a significant poll bounce" as the UK breathed a sigh of relief over Liz Truss's departure.

Starmer told the meeting Sunak has only ever fought one leadership election battle his entire life and got thrashed by Liz Truss. And no wonder he doesn't want to fight a general election".

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