Starmer Vs Sunak: The Election Is ON! | The Russell Howard Hour Compilation

Following the announcement of the 2024 General Election, we take a look back at the early days of Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer to see how they got there...
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[@robertpetre9378]

The 4th of July is officially British Independence Day from Rishi Sunak

[@dubbingsync]

We can only hope…

[@CharismaSave]

Ha good one

[@hellogoodbye177]

I thought the exact same thing hahaha

[@hellogoodbye177]

@@dubbingsyncTouch wood and cross our fingers! But time and time again byelections and the local elections have shown that Sunak is hopelssly unpopular! So lets pray he’s on the way out!

[@MakeSomeNoisePlaylists]

he is not important, his sponsers are: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ60fGSkYs51fLs

[@danielp6565]

I think whoever played that song in the background of the speech should be praised too 😂😂

[@MsPeabody1231]

Steve Bray? Anti Brexit campaigner who stood for the Lib Dems once. He was just trolling the Tories. 😂😂😂 "Things can only get wetter...". The rain destroyed his amps. Two people complained so he's got an order banning him from Whitehall.

[@bonariablackie4047]

@@MsPeabody1231 Two people complained. One was Rish.

[@federicoprice2687]

​@@bonariablackie4047 The other was Thatcher’s ghost

[@glenmurie]

More importantly, when will you have Count Binface as an interview guest?

[@tommynocash2419]

Even more importantly when will we have count binface as prime minister

[@DylanJouglah-Shields]

​@@tommynocash2419 asking the real questions

[@NightRaiderTea]

I miss Russel Howard hour :((

[@DTL9164]

We all do!

[@mythphasm]

What happened to it?

[@oscarramage95]

@@mythphasm There hasn’t been a new series since 2022

[@mythphasm]

@@oscarramage95 oh wow was it cancelled?

[@blackcat3785]

i do to,can't wait for new stuff!!!

[@TaintedGenre]

I wish he'd bring this show back!

[@professionalritarde4989]

Just thought I'd leave this bit of info here Rishi sounds like Will from the inbetweeners

[@calumconkie8094]

omg I can't unsee it now...

[@northernstarguidance6651]

🤣🤣🤣

[@JustAGameShow]

.. May sound like, but he looks like Wallace eating an ice cream.. "More sprinkles Gromit?"

[@catsy-Demeter]

He looks like Roland Rat!

[@ffionliz20]

😮 HE DOES 😮 I'll never NOT hear this now 😂😂

[@_SYDGAMING_]

0:58 the prime minister sounds like he should be on a episode of doctor who 😆

[@Mortthemoose]

Always good to see Russell. I know this is a repeat, but it's still funny. I miss these shows

[@robertmarsh8334]

Dying for new episodes 😢

[@aki20]

The sheer irony. 4th July historically was Americans giving the British the boot, and now centuries later here we are in Britain, booting Sunak off to America.

[@Apollo_Hypnos_Queerest_Gods]

We can only hope mate. And vote. That too

[@ma22_783]

Sunak v Starmer: Less: "Rumble in the Jungle." More: "Mumble in the library."

[@bigdaz7272]

Like choosing which piece of Carrot to eat from a bowl of Sick LO>

[@mern2974]

Starmer cannot be given power, he is a yes man . At least Sunak knows what a woman is. Kier would have us drinking the American Cool aid and joining Europe again. Less people forget about the EU.

[@puirYorick]

Perhaps politicians *should* be boring. We need competent honourable leaders to get things done. The world doesn't need to elect any more failed celebrities.

[@ZedJay88]

Exactly! We need our brightest and best running the country not bunch of puppets that want to give it a go and are hoping to get their mates in on government contracts

[@quintuscrinis8032]

Unfortunately when we get those sort of people they are easily pushed out in modern politics - May and Sunak being clear examples.

[@damiairis4344]

Clement Attlee was arguably our best leader and he was famous for being boring and completely lacking charisma.

[@paulgibbon5991]

Worth remembering how Johnson used his "Have I Got News For You" appearances to push his image as being a bumbling joker.

[@paulgibbon5991]

@@quintuscrinis8032 May had a poisoned chalice that nobody could have made work, and Sunak isn't boring, he's slimy and corrupt.

[@shelleysilver6597]

Just brilliant!. You are the Best Russell!. 🙌😂🙌😂

[@steverichmond7142]

Rishi Sunak appreciates music - Things can only get wetter.

[@paulgibbon5991]

"Why Does It Always Rain On Me?"

[@TanyaDolan]

More animated than the Australian Parliament when it's in session, although just as contentious. Lol

[@marialivingston8154]

The fact that rishi announced it in the rain

[@LewisBrain]

Wait till you see how he uses a hammer.😊

[@FourPoundsOnePenny]

The Paki thinks hes suitible to be prime minister he aint even White

[@Tulf42]

Fourth of July in America: AMERICA! YEEEAAAHH! Fourh of July in Britain, *sarcastically: Yay. Another general election.

[@JesusIsLord105]

ANOTHER ONE?!?!?!

[@Tulf42]

@@JesusIsLord105 As in another general election, in general over the grand scheme of life as a whole. Not as in another general election this year, hopefully. 😅

[@JesusIsLord105]

​@@Tulf42I wonder if Labour will also have 3 prime ministers over the next 5 years 😂

[@coronaviruskillerforthegoo3353]

@@JesusIsLord105 no starmer live lead for 5 win a second. the move on to the next leader after 8 years. to have a labour decade

[@FutureChaosTV]

Sunak is a weaponless Dalek with a human voice. 😂

[@hernesillydad1]

Spot on Russell, keep it coming.

[@LockheartCrow]

While I wish I could say this is new stuff, these are old clip compilations I’m afraid.

[@hernesillydad1]

@@LockheartCrow Ah thanks didn't know that, still damm funny and true.

[@deppromi]

Bro..when is the show coming back ?????.. Miss Russel and his commentary

[@covrtdesign5279]

Disregard last, It ended in January. I really hope that there are more!!

[@d.i.l.l.i.g.a.f.594]

"Whos this emily" 😺 "Its tiddals"!! 😭 😂😂😂

[@yellyman5483]

This election should be a walk in the park Labour. I think people has had enough of the Conservative party now after 14 years.

[@justsaying14]

Long time memory like a mayfly ...

[@yellyman5483]

@@justsaying14 It started with David Cameron and ends with Rishi Sunak. Lets not forget the wonderful Liz Truss, or Boris Johnson. The Tory party has really delivered on clowns in governement. If they really want to destroy themselves they should pick Suella Braveman to be their next leader.

[@charlottehardy822]

But then again Brexit was supposed to be a foregone conclusion we would remain ☹️ never assume anything with British politics

[@yellyman5483]

@@charlottehardy822 Tory will NOT be re-elected in July. People will NOT be voting for them again after 14 failed years.

[@MorganThorgan]

Yes, please vote dont leave it to chance. Otherwise we'll end up with another 5 years of these idiots -_-

[@davidhayes4777]

The Cat scene…..tears rolling down my face. Way too funny tbh!

[@henzohewson]

I burst ought laughing at this in the middle of the night! 😂😂😂

[@GeorgeEdmond-i8z]

I love your work, Russell. Keep it up! And the commentary!

[@dirtcom7]

That cat but was insane😂😂😂

[@PetronelaStelaAnca-White]

Russell is hilarious ❤❤❤😂; I adore his humour ❤😂! Some British people are ever so funny 😂; I must admit I've cried or loudly laughed with them, during the last 28 years 😂😢❤

[@Chimeratear]

if you think the dead cats thing was insane...someone introduce russell to kristi noem...or maybe dont, just in case she thinks he is being introduces as "the jack russell, howard."

[@covrtdesign5279]

Let's hope that the favor gets returned soon!

[@lovelovelovehappyhappyhappy]

Thank you

[@meley-eritreanwellbeingmed4010]

I love Russell H-- hysterical... 'it that your dealer?'

[@desertstar223]

When's the new stuff coming?

[@Fledhyris]

lol Russell what makes you think politicians in the House aren't drunk, I thought that's pretty much all they do all day, sit around chatting in the bar!

[@katharineeavan9705]

Lies and slander! I'll have you know at least a few of them are coked up, not drunk! How dare you do Jeremy Hunt and George Osborne such a disservice!

[@desidesigning]

Absolutely a gem 💎

[@Darkangel-A-c8z]

I love this stand up comedian, he's epic and I love him in Mock the Week

[@eugene11oleary]

Brilliant Russell brilliant 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Aaaaaaaaaarbbbbb]

The joke with people being horrible with names in the uk is incredibly true, i remember when i was called Asda once

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Love your content ❤❤❤

[@YeahNoTellTheTruth]

Oh my god, the guess who, I can't believe they actually asked such questions. BBC should be ashamed.

[@PC1974]

Russell Howard for PM 🎉 Who's with me?!

[@ItsLauz-pk9sb]

Yes 👏

[@Fledhyris]

Actually no lol. I like him just where he is, in comedy, taking the piss out of whoever does get elected!

[@echelade3781]

MAKE RUSS PM AND ALL PROBLEMS SOLVED!!!

[@eclectica1]

Nah, Hislop for PM. Howard can be in the Cabinet.

[@AlexWorrell]

Actually, I think the shots idea could be promising. If you get the PM the the leader of the opposition to do a few shots before being questioned we might actually get some honest answers for a change ;-)

[@Freakyman403]

Rishi sounds like Will from inbetweeners

[@jessieb7290]

That’s an insult to the inbetweeners 😂

[@Freakyman403]

@@jessieb7290 fair point let me correct it.

[@Gh0stPred]

4:30 - OKAY if that actually was on air then HOLY SHIT THAT'S BRUTAL

[@super_morto]

Regarding the bay watch bit, WE ALL BEEN THERE 😂🍆🫵

[@C0ZMIK5K1TTL35]

4:32 things that make you say "BRUH"

[@camdes7148]

The English were only ok with it bcs they thought his name was Ricky 😂😂

[@jessieb7290]

“Rickkkkkaaaayyyyyy” 😂😂😂

[@Cafferssss]

When they say "had to be put down" I think they meant, they had to eat the cat 😂

[@user-ip1ow7hf8c]

When politicians try to share memories of childhood to be relatable, they dont realise whats normal and whats not

[@UltimateGMan]

I'm shocked nobody called him " Ricky Martin " 😂😂😂😂😂

[@why_wait]

The cat bit ☠️ was the rspca closed ?

[@Alacritous]

So is this it then? No more Russell Howard Hour?

[@jeffsimon9594]

Fingers crossed

[@TheLucanicLord]

Put down? Luxury! We had to eat ours.

[@paulbooth3024]

Who ever wins We lose

[@Greenpoloboy3]

0:25 With a cup of sewage tap water on the side.

[@jackcleary9288]

We need Harold Saxon. He will get this country back on track

[@ShaimingLong]

2:25 One of my clients loves to aimlessly complain about politics and he'd always say "Richy Sunak." I had just assumed he was saying 'richy' as a jab, but just last month taking him to a hospital appointment did someone call him on that and I found out he genuinely, somehow always read and heard Rishi as Richy. It made Biden's flub somehow more real and more worrisome.

[@daveys]

0:25 - Best comment ever!

[@marcojenangelini4193]

you have to stop the ridiculous amount of adverts...WTF!!!!!!!!

[@carrotman5]

I’m voting for count binface

[@barriecraven2824]

there are more than two parties people, wake up and dredge the swamp, we need a new start.....

[@norima3059]

Come on Russ. Please, put up some new stuff it has been ages.

[@jeffsimon9594]

He has pulled all the stupid faces he knows how to pull.. so that's it now

[@LilLingLing6789]

Russel needs a comedy TV show like English version to father Jack lmao

[@3lli0]

Oh great so the choice is between a piece of carrot in vomit or a piece of potato in vomit

[@nuherbleath461]

They couldn’t have chosen a better date

[@jessieb7290]

Think he did it on purpose

[@jean-lucpicard5510]

Starmer looks like an estate agent for Robert Watts.

[@CrazyMama75]

Ive always thought that Keir Starmer looks like a Ken doll that had to grow up and get a job. Does that mean he's Keir-nough 😇

[@jeffsimon9594]

And just like Ed Miliband he talks like there is a peg on his nose

[@Paulo-ov4yo]

A choice of different MUPPETS

[@earthling1386]

I want Boris back, Spitting Image was amazing

[@BingleFlimp]

Which one is most willing to reduce taxation and replace is with a land use tax and other aspects of Georgism?

[@psngaming3796]

Is this a reupload of old video?

[@yellyman5483]

It is.

[@covrtdesign5279]

Yes, clips from old episodes that pertain to today's news. They did it with Good News all the time too. Still kinda cool to use as a good reminder!

[@TheBlokeNextDoorMusic]

NEVER MET A NICE TORY - full song - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gne5hqJvqdynirM

[@suerandle6637]

My mum has been calling him Richard Shoe

[@BA5HER123]

This country is becoming a joke they need to support the common working class person we are the tax payers we are Britain.....🤦🏽

[@ozjob]

The common working class need to stop voting against their own interests. Many think reform party are the answer, along with Nigel. Sadly they think immigration immigrants are the problem and not the mega wealthy

[@BA5HER123]

@@ozjob true stupid people 🤦🏽

[@jeffsimon9594]

@@ozjob Sadly you don't realize that both those things are a problem

[@ozjob]

@@jeffsimon9594 of there was electoral capital in the working class. They would shape policy to suit them. At the minute they don’t bother.

[@PBI45]

​@@jeffsimon9594the mega wealthy create the need for too much immigration because immigrants from shithole nations = easier to subdue workers. They will accept bad pay and bad working conditions, because the elite know that the British working person has 200 years of awareness that they deserve better, and so have decided to switch. They get cheap labour AND a scapegoat to blame their failures on.

[@qamroashkhan7043]

This guy doesnt age

[@jessgunn6639]

Anyone else thinking that Emily's cats were her dads? CAF

[@kirankumar-ld6cz]

This is super funny!

[@donyiiovanni]

Red Tory Vs Blue Tory...the race is on

[@DjNikGnashers]

Red socialist V Blue socialist.

[@damppuddle7341]

​@@DjNikGnashers what 💀

[@martinputt6421]

@@DjNikGnashers If you think either party, especially the Blue Tories, are socialist then you're an idiot.

[@CantankaGrin]

Ah, the classic tory lie the opposition is just as bad as us so dont bother. Nice try

[@DjNikGnashers]

@@CantankaGrin Who was that a reply to ? I don't vote for either Bory Tory or Liebour.

[@Frostie-e8g]

It could have been worse. Emily could have been forced to eat Tiddles !

[@Fledhyris]

Who's to say she didn't? They had a nice stew that night, mum said it was to make up for the cats having to go...

[@Frostie-e8g]

@@Fledhyris Oh dear. I didn't dare think that far into it !!!

[@davedon260]

Harry should run for the PM.

[@jessieb7290]

😂

[@diddleysquin]

I actually agree with the headshots in the debate, let's you know if they recognise the same regular sections of culture you do to know if they're what you would consider down to earth.

[@ohhelloitsmark]

Sadly Keir Starmer is not merely boring - he will happily lie, deceive, and buy into Conservative economic consensus at the expense of Labour values. I respect and usually love Russell's takes, but here I feel he lacks fair critical analysis of Keir, who has had a relatively easy ride from establishment media.

[@seagull123]

Are things gonna get better? (Yes)

[@QueenBoudiicca]

Nope. Think things are bad at the moment...Labour get in and it's going to get far,far worse. I'm no tory btw.

[@HA05GER]

What evidence do you have to back that up? ​@@QueenBoudiicca

[@gothix5868]

I miss Mock the Week..

[@chrisgriffin698]

me too, older QI as well.

[@tommynocash2419]

Rishi looked less like a robot in that first bit and more like a serial killer

[@FourPoundsOnePenny]

Is that your way of saying all Brown people are terrorists.

[@super_morto]

Hes gona "STOCK THE BOATS" 😂

[@yellyman5483]

He and Suella Braveman came to the UK from Asia and Africa, and they are talking about how disgusting immigrants are... The hypocrisy is staggering.

[@super_morto]

@@yellyman5483 Turns out Sunak has more money than the king.

[@yellyman5483]

@@super_morto So that`s why he`s cutting pensions, benefits and the NHS?

[@super_morto]

@@yellyman5483 None of us know why they do what they do, but I bet hes made some money from it. If they had a clue, this country would of got better not worse.

[@yellyman5483]

@@super_morto If Labour wins which i think they will do, they have to invest more in the NHS, education, welfare and other places where the Tory party has made cuts.

[@zakmac95]

"Starmer vs Sunak" is a pretty bias way to report this. What about the rest of the political parties?

[@moomin7461]

They stand no chance of winning under FPTP.

[@zakmac95]

@@moomin7461 they stand no chance getting first past the post when the major media companies refuse to acknowledge their existence. If more people like Russell Howard spoke about the lesser known parties more often, that wouldn't be a valid excuse anymore.

[@LumbagoV1ct1im247]

Not Russel recycling clips again

[@turbokadett]

8:21 Missed out Tw*t top left there Rus 😉

[@Michelle_Schu-blacka]

2:17 - It just shows how we're a multicultural nation. *Sunak & suella deville:* Multicultural has failed. *Me:* 🤔

[@amousawie]

Not just belly and mind trim. Lack of everything that we had to be greatful to, just in case that there was going to be light at the end of the tunnel. However, the light lead to another tunnel. "Trust the process" Sounds familiar doesn't it? The first positive action is not to trust the process.

[@visco4916]

hang on, who the fuck doesn't know billie eilish????

[@damlitproductions8126]

That Man Gets About

[@damlitproductions8126]

EVERYBODY KNOWS HIM

[@tiffanyrogers2551]

Needs to come back to nz I missed the show to having my little girl

[@ktom5262]

Siobhan Chihuahua. 😊

[@satisfy7933]

so we have choice against garden gnome or Rishy the rich

[@janemacdonald3732]

You forgot about the Reform party😢😢😢

[@scottbell3037]

Or the green or any other party, we aren't like America where its only a 2 party system, although it DOES feel like that

[@nobbyfirefly57]

A jury in the government would probably be a good idea, give them some common sense. Oh and a limit on how long one party can be in charge without another party being in charge for at least one term or something.

[@Anjalena]

The kitten murderer reminds me of Kristi Noem from here in the US. She wrote in her book about how she had a puppy that wouldn't behave so she killed it. People are insane.

[@rooks4ever]

Sadly both Tories and Labour are not fit to govern. Both are the same.

[@jeffsimon9594]

That's what the WEF loves about them

[@Greenpoloboy3]

Oooh i thought this was recent..

[@jezzter4293]

Great Russell Thank you 🙂 It's unbelievable how bad the British government has performed. Who the hell do we vote for?? None of the options are ok This country is in so much trouble

[@jeffsimon9594]

Voting will not fix this

[@jezzter4293]

@@jeffsimon9594 Agreed. I vote for my Dalmatian to run the country. He's bonkers but makes everyone smile 🙂

[@paulgibbon5991]

@@jeffsimon9594 Extremists love that kind of fashionable apathy, and encourage it every chance they get.

[@BatHunterofDevon]

Huh? Oh wow... I didn't know Russel Howard was still alive. Let alone doing the same thing he's been doing for the past decade. I feel old as shit now.