Starmer Dodges Abbott Questions as Sunak Defends Cash-for-Towns Pledge

Both leaders launched their parties’ battle buses as campaigning entered its second weekend.
Starmer Dodges Abbott Questions as Sunak Defends Cash-for-Towns Pledge
Undated file photos of Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (L) and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. PA
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Sir Keir Starmer declined to answer questions about Diane Abbott, while Rishi Sunak denied claims he is buying votes with a promise of cash for towns as campaigning entered its second weekend.

Both leaders on Saturday unveiled their parties’ battle buses, which will travel across the country before polling day on July 4.