Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan was shut down by Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer on Monday’s edition of the ITV breakfast show.
Things kicked off as Piers, 55, asked the politician is opinion on the government’s respond to the coronavirus crisis this morning.
The GMB presenter couldn’t help but question Sir Kier, 57, about the latest figures which put the Labour Party leader ahead of Boris Johnson to become the next Prime Minister during the next General Election.
With Mr Johnson facing backlash over his response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Good Morning Britain host asked his guest how he “wasn’t laughing out loud” at the majority sitting in Parliament.
Sat alongside his co-host Susanna Reid, 49, Piers said to Sir Starmer that the Conservatives came out with a “huge election victory” at the end of December.
Piers Morgan was shut down by Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer on Monday’s edition of Good Morning Britain (Image: ITV)
Piers said Mr Johnson had become a “hero” towards the end of January for following through with the Brexit process before the coronavirus crisis hit.
Since March and the government’s response to the Covid-19 outbreak, members of the public are now taking a negative stance towards Mr Johnson’s chances of winning a majority again.
“When Boris Johnson stands there and says, ‘I’m very proud of our record and how we’ve handled the pandemic’, I mean how do you stop laughing out loud in incredulity?” Piers asked.
However, the Labour Party leader responded with an awkward reply to the question.
Piers blasted Boris Johnson for GMB boycott as Kier Starmer appeared on the show (Image: ITV)
“The reason I don’t laugh is because I think of the 65,000 people who have died of coronavirus and their families” the Labour leader replied as he shut down the presenter’s question.
Explaining himself, Mr Starmer explained: “Pride is not something you would ever associate with what’s happened over the last three months.
“I think the Prime Minister has been asleep at the wheel. He’s been slow. The communication has been terrible.
“It began to break down frankly when Dominic Cummings put forward a ridiculous defence about what he’d done in the North East.”
Piers asked the politician is opinion on the government’s respond to the coronavirus crisis this morning (Image: ITV)
Despite only taking the position back in April, the Labour leader has trumped the current Prime Minister from his role.
According to a recent Opinium poll, 37 percent of voters believe Sir Starmer would be the best person to lead the country following the next General Election.
Mr Johnson’s standing falls at 35 percent, with members of the public voicing their disapproval with the way the UK Government has handled the coronavirus pandemic.
The survey carried out at the end of June also saw a majority believe lockdown measures had been eased too quickly by the Prime Minister.
Piers was back on our screens with co-star Susanna Reid this morning (Image: ITV)
Sir Starmer also blasted the Prime Minister and his government for boycotting Good Morning Britain, which is now in its 62nd day.
“If you want to be a leader, you have to take responsibility and that’s where this Prime Minister really struggles.”
“I come on your show knowing you’re going to ask me questions that I take decisions – ours will take a view on them – but I’ve got the responsibility to come on and answer,” he continued.
Morgan replied: “I agree and I don’t think any capable, smart politician needn’t worry about coming on Good Morning Britain.”
Today marked the 62nd day of the government’s boycott of the ITV breakfast show.
Good Morning Britain airs weekdays on ITV at 6am
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