Some tough questions for the Labour leader.
After Theresa May had her credibility questioned by
two very relevant questions from members of the public, it was the turn of Jermmy Corbyn to step into the firing line. The dominant topics of discussion would be nuclear weapons, Trident, his dealings with the IRA and the Labour manifesto.
To begin with, Corbyn stated that he would be happy to engage in an open debate with the Prime Minister, should Theresa May choose to do so.
https://twitter.com/jeremycorbyn/status/870746842979553281
Trident and the use of nuclear weapons quickly became the topical issue as Corbyn seemed somewhat awkward when pushed on the issue.
In fact, one gentleman could clearly be heard saying 'answer the question" during the discussion.
After being reminded that Labour were committed to renewing Trident, Corbyn stated that there should be no such thing as first use and that he wouldn't 'push the button' first.
https://twitter.com/bbcquestiontime/status/870741776704823296
https://twitter.com/Kevin_Maguire/status/870741205935693824
https://twitter.com/rawsonjones/status/870745216701083648
https://twitter.com/ladyhaja/status/870743601982164993
This being said, others felt that he wasn't definitive, or strong enough, on the issue.
https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/870742095643979777
https://twitter.com/DPJHodges/status/870742288527503361
https://twitter.com/Conservatives/status/870745914897510402
After being asked about anti-Semitism, the Labour leader remarked: "The way Jewish people have suffered is an appalling stain on history... I deplore racism in any form whatsoever."
https://twitter.com/bbcquestiontime/status/870740770877198336
Regarding the IRA, Corbyn
has already faced questions about the atrocities committed in Northern Ireland and his involvement with the peace process, but given the fact that certain voters are still skeptical about his allegiances, he faced further questions.
Corbyn reiterated that "there has to be a coming together" in an effort to bring peace to any territory, especially if it involves "talking to people that you don't agree with."
He added: "I didn’t support the IRA. I don’t support the IRA”
https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/870746115091517441
Finally, the issue that everyone loves to talk about. Manifestos, manifestos, manifestos.
Here's how Corbyn and May answered the respective questions.
https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/870750175471349761
https://twitter.com/OwenJones84/status/870731713164562432
Who won? Well, the polls on June 8th will give us a definitive answer.
https://twitter.com/piersmorgan/status/870747148098445312
https://twitter.com/AngelaRayner/status/870747973126377474
Do you want to know the real winner was though tonight?
https://twitter.com/VickyVicsmi/status/870749103025790976
