Rishi Sunak has criticized Nigel Farage for his comments suggesting that the West provoked Russia's invasion of Ukraine, accusing him of "playing into Putin's hands."
Rishi Sunak has criticized Nigel Farage for his comments suggesting that the West provoked Russia's invasion of Ukraine, accusing him of "playing into Putin's hands."
Rishi Sunak, along with the Conservative party, is facing questions about the number of Tories who are currently being investigated for placing bets on the date of the election. The ongoing controversy has become a major issue for their campaign. The Prime Minister expressed his frustration on Friday, stating that he is "angry at the thought that someone might have done the things that are alleged." This comes after three individuals associated with the Conservatives, including one close to him, have been targeted in inquiries by the Gambling Commission. Opposition leader Keir Starmer has criticized Boris Johnson for his "total lack of leadership" in handling the situation. The refusal to disclose the extent of the inquiries has only added fuel to the fire, raising further questions about the integrity of the election process.
During the general election, there has been controversy surrounding Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to leave early, with some members of his own party expressing anger over the move. Second Minister Mark Harper admitted that it was a mistake for Chancellor Rishi Sunak to be absent during a crucial time. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister has been accused of making misleading claims about Labour's tax policies. Shadow Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds refuted Johnson's statement that Labour would raise taxes by £2,000, stating that it is a lie. Reynolds clarified that if Labour were to win the election, they would adhere to the government's existing spending plans, which include some tax increases already outlined. However, he emphasized that there would be no additional taxes imposed on households. In light of the upcoming general election on July 4th, Reynolds highlighted that Labour would inherit the government's spending plans, which include freezing the personal allowance for income tax for several years. Despite the tax rises outlined in these plans, Reynolds assured that there would be no extra burden on households under a Labour government.
Rishi Sunak chuckled as he was interrupted by a doctor during a general election campaign event in Wiltshire on Friday evening.
Liberal Democrats are calling on Rishi Sunak to redirect £5 million from a Tory donor embroiled in a racism controversy to a veterans' charity. The donor, Frank Hester, reportedly made derogatory remarks about veteran Labour MP Diane Abbott, stating that looking at her makes one "want to hate all Black women" and suggesting she "should be shot." The request for the funds to be reallocated to support veterans comes after Hester's comments and his recent involvement in a D-Day snub.
First Minister Swinney criticized Chancellor Sunak for leaving the D-Day events early, calling his actions "truly, breathtakingly terrible." Swinney made the comments while campaigning in Glasgow, expressing disapproval of Sunak's decision to cut short his participation in the important historical event.
A Tory MP's fury was sparked after he was ditched at the last minute to make way for Douglas Ross, with claims that he was "too sick" to stand. The ex-minister criticized his own party for what he called a "factual inaccuracy," just days after Rishi Sunak was accused of lying about Keir Starmer and Labour's tax plans.
Rishi Sunak found himself in a "Paddington Bear" moment after Prime Minister was criticized online for a blunder during the election campaign. The PM faced relentless mockery on the internet for his latest mistake related to D-Day.
The absence of Rishi Sunak on D-Day was a significant misstep for the Conservative party. Leaving such a poignant event in Europe early was a move that was bound to attract attention. Chris Mason highlighted this as an extraordinary own goal for the Conservatives. Sunak's decision to depart the event prematurely was a missed opportunity to show respect and solidarity with those who fought and sacrificed their lives on D-Day. It was a moment that called for reflection and remembrance, and Sunak's absence was a disappointing oversight that did not go unnoticed.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has issued an apology for leaving the D-Day commemorations early. He admitted that it was a mistake to not stay in France longer to properly mark the anniversary of the Normandy landings.