Keir Starmer is on Jeremy Vine programme channel 5 from 9.15am

Have just been watching Steve Reed, the Shadow Minister for Justice. He was very impressive; clear, on top of his brief and responding well to questions about other issues.

Hes had image/presentation training I think, which is good, one of Starmers strengths is he really really wants to win.

Yes, as usual.

I don't know why I watch JV. He's bad for my blood pressure

And good on him for not engaging with Owen Jones.

Doodledog
I used to like him (OJ), but he seems to have been taken over by aliens and become misogynistic and quite unpleasant

I agree. That was a very unpleasant prerecorded clip by Owen Jones. I can’t help thinking Jeremy Vine is going to do his best to embarrass Keir Starmer.

And good on him for not engaging with Owen Jones.

I used to like him (OJ), but he seems to have been taken over by aliens and become misogynistic and quite unpleasant.

I'm watching. JV is his usual simplistic and interrupting self, which is irritating, but it's good that Sir Keir is putting himself out there, which is more than Liz Truss is doing.

It is always risky to take calls from the public, as you don't know what is going to come up, and I think it shows more sincerity and belief in your policies than studio interviews where you know the questions in advance.