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Rishi Sunak's D-Day Blunder: Allies Defend Amid Political Drama

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Find out why Rishi Sunak's early exit from the D-Day event sparked controversy and political backlash. Allies are adamant he will lead the Tories despite the furore. Dive into the drama surrounding Sunak's patriotism and criticisms from Nigel Farage.

Rishi Sunak, a key figure in the UK political scene, recently faced a storm of criticism for leaving the 80th-anniversary events in Normandy early. Despite backlash, allies have come to his defense, emphasizing his deep patriotism and ensuring his leadership within the Tory party remains firm. The D-Day blunder led to heated exchanges, with Nigel Farage accusing Sunak of being disconnected from the culture due to the early departure.

The political drama escalated as speculation emerged about Sunak quitting before the upcoming general election. However, a Cabinet minister dismissed these claims, highlighting that Sunak is not considering stepping down. This assurance comes amidst ongoing tensions within the political landscape, with Sunak being at the center of a media frenzy.

In the midst of the chaos, Nigel Farage's remarks further fueled the fire, with accusations of 'dog whistle' politics and claims that Sunak lacks an understanding of the culture. Despite the turmoil, Sunak remains resolute in leading the Tories into the upcoming election, reaffirming his position despite the controversial events surrounding the D-Day commemoration.

As the election campaign intensifies, former ministers advocate for Sunak to utilize Boris Johnson's popularity in the campaign. Additionally, the Prime Minister's low-key regrouping after the D-Day incident highlights the pressure and scrutiny surrounding the political landscape. The constant twists and turns in Sunak's journey continue to keep political enthusiasts on their toes.

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Rishi Sunak 'deeply patriotic', ally insists, as D-Day snub furore ... (Sky News)

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Sunak will 'absolutely' remain Tory leader despite D-day blunder ... (The Guardian)

Cabinet minister Mel Stride says PM 'deeply regrets' early exit from 80th-anniversary commemoration in Normandy.

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Nigel Farage accused of 'dog whistle' politics after attack on Rishi ... (Financial Times)

Reform UK leader says prime minister does not care about 'our culture'

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Rishi Sunak accused of being 'in hiding' after disastrous D-Day gaffe (The Independent)

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Rishi Sunak ally dismisses claims PM could quit before polling day (The National)

A CABINET minister has insisted all is not yet lost for the Tories as he quashed speculation Rishi Sunak could quit before the July 4 election ...

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Nigel Farage defends claim Sunak 'doesn't understand our culture' (BBC News)

Reform leader says by leaving D-Day event early Rishi Sunak showed he is "disconnected by privilege".

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Rishi Sunak will 'absolutely' lead Tories into general election as he ... (The Irish Sun)

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'Bruised' Rishi Sunak to return to the campaign trail after D-Day ... (Daily Mail)

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Mr Philp said the Conservative leader “regrets deeply not having attended that event”, and had accepted it was a “mistake”.

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Rishi Sunak vows to 'fight on' until last day of election campaign (The Guardian)

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Minister condemns Rishi Sunak for leaving D-Day celebrations early (The Independent)

Policing minister Chris Philp became the latest member of Rishi Sunak's tpo team to criticise him over the snub.

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Rishi Sunak criticises Farage's claim that PM does not understand ... (BreakingNews.ie)

Shadow justice secretary Shabana Mahmood branded the comments 'dog whistle' politics.

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Rishi Sunak: I hope people can forgive me over D-Day 'mistake' (BBC News)

The prime minister apologised on Friday for not attending the full event to mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings the previous day. Mr Sunak said ...

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Rishi Sunak insists he will fight rest of election campaign despite D ... (The Independent)

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Rishi Sunak vows to fight on as Tory leader amid chaos (The National)

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Rishi Sunak did not consider quitting after D-Day scandal - and hits ... (Sky News)

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UK PM Rishi Sunak Dismisses Resignation Rumours Before Polls ... (NDTV)

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UK PM Rishi Sunak: I have not considered resigning (The Indian Express)

Rishi Sunak's decision to leave D-Day commemorations early last week prompted him to issue a public apology.

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Rishi Sunak asks voters to forgive him for skipping D-Day event (Financial Times)

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Rishi Sunak's popularity falls beneath Nigel Farage in wake of D-Day (Telegraph.co.uk)

The Prime Minister's approval rating is down by 12 percentage points in a week after leaving Normandy early for a campaign interview.

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Rishi Sunak Insists He Never Considered Quitting As Tory Leader ... (Yahoo News UK)

The prime minister finally broke cover after three days of not speaking to the national media.

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Rishi Sunak: Tory manifesto will include tax cuts (BBC News)

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After D-day blunder, Sunak surfaces in West Sussex seeking cake ... (The Guardian)

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