NEW DELHI: Rishi Sunak, the prime minister of the UK, regretted his early withdrawal from the previous day’s D-Day celebrations in France. His decision to return to the UK, where he is now running for office, had drawn major criticism.
In a blog on X, Sunak, who is facing difficulties in getting voter assistance ahead of the July 4 vote, stated,” After the conclusion of the American event in Normandy, I returned again to the UK”. He acknowledged that upon representation, it was an error not to be in France for a longer period, and offered his condolences. ” On reflection, it was a mistake never to stay in France lengthy– and I apologise”, he added.
The 80th anniversary of the allied flights, a pivotal time in World War Two, was commemorated in Normandy, northwestern France, with the presence of earth officials such as US President Joe Biden and Britain’s King Charles.
At a later memorial service, Sunak gave a speech at a British-led celebration, but also gave additional duties to ministers, including international director David Cameron, who was pictured alongside Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
According to reports, Sunak’s early withdrawal from the event was due to his desire to speak with a British journalist in a broadcast interview. As the national election draws near, the Conservative Party, led by Sunak, is now trailing the opposition Labour Party by about 20 positions in elections.
