Sunak to take a day at home after hapless election campaign start

City minister denies Sunak ‘taking the day off’

A minister denied Rishi Sunak is “taking the day off” from campaigning for the July 4 General Election as the Prime Minister stayed close to his Yorkshire constituency on Saturday morning. Sunak completed a whistlestop two-day tour of the four nations on Friday and is understood to be attending an event in the north of England, though his plans for the day beyond that had been unclear. Treasury minister Bim Afolami confirmed the prime minister “…

Minister rejects suggestion Sunak ‘taking the day off’ amid campaign in Yorkshire

A minister has dismissed suggestions that Rishi Sunak is “taking the day off” as the Prime Minister campaigned in his constituency on Saturday morning.

Rishi Sunak admits to 'difficult days' after launching general election campaign

Speaking to reporters travelling with him, the prime minister said he was "up for the fight" and was "absolutely" enjoying the campaign. Asked about a promise made to the mother of a Manchester bombing victim before calling the vote, Mr Sunak said he would introduce the new law if he won.