Well i watched the question time special last night even if it only had Lib Dem, Labour, Tory and SNP
Lib Dems - I have to admit Ed Davies does come across well and seems to be the only one being honest if we want better public services more tax will need to be paid, how they generate it is up for debate and the number might not add up, plus easy to make claims when you know you will not be in government. Audience gave him a pounding over the lies told when they were Tory bitches ie tuition fees etc Given a grilling over his handling of the Horizon scandal when in government
SNP - tbh not sure why they were here and not Reform, yes they have Westminster MP;s but only in Scottish seats they can not ever achieve power in Westminster or form the opposition, made some good points about independence but could not win over an audience that would not be affected by his policies. one audience member summed it up well - SNP have great at holding Tory lies and scandal to account, so comes a blow to see they are just as bad. dealt well with the question that SNP have a monopoly, pointing out they are a minority government and need other parties to pass bills, crowd took well to his pleas to stop the drama and work together to achieve common outcomes a them he has been trying to get across since he stumbled into power. Audience liked the Brexit is bad argument and made a good case why Scotland should look to rejoin. Also made good points that he would welcome any increase in devolution powers, but made it clear what his and his party's agenda is.
Labour - I was very disappointed again In Starmer 4 times he was asked to clarify statements he made about Corbyn would make a great PM, he refused to answer yes or no and crowd laughed, for some this shattered trust and few said showed they are all the same, he skirted round the issue but basically he backed Corbyn but as he knew they were not going to win it was ok! he needs to adopt a better response the audience did not buy it.
Tory - started ok but by the end was quite strong and some may rude to the audience around ECHR basically saying he was right they were wrong, very bad optics. National Service he dropped bombshells here and audience knew it only the fact he ran out of time or he be under that bus, so it is compulsory just the army or services part that voluntary, asked about how he waffled and shocked the audience when through out sanctions like driving license - so refuse and you are not allowed a license! loans and bank accounts the crowd jeered and laughed and Bruce asked what you will stop then using their bank accounts? rather than a no he just said we will explore options that other countries use
It's party time.
