Summary
- Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer clashed in a live TV debate over Starmer’s past work as a lawyer representing controversial figures.
- Starmer defended his actions by pointing to the cab rank rule, which requires barristers to take on any client that comes to them.
- Sunak criticized Starmer for representing Abu Qatada and providing legal advice to Hizb ut-Tahrir.
- Labour defended Starmer, highlighting his track record as a prosecutor during his time as Director of Public Prosecutions.
