Good evening. In an exclusive interview with The Daily T podcast, Rishi Sunak has revealed he recently talked with Boris Johnson about the risk that Sir Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, poses to the country. You can listen to the interview here.
Mr Sunak also said he was a Thatcherite, warned that the current level of immigration was “unsustainable” and defended his new National Service policy.
PS: I hope you’re having a better day than Ed Davey.
Sunak reveals he has talked to Boris Johnson ahead of election
Speaking to Camilla Tominey and Kamal Ahmed on The Daily T podcast, the Prime Minister said that the pair were “literally in touch the other day”, but declined to say if Mr Johnson would campaign for him. Read what the hosts of The Daily T really made of the interview here.
The relationship between Mr Sunak and Mr Johnson has been fraught ever since the former resigned as chancellor in July 2022, bringing down the then PM within days.
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Sunak: I would have opted for military national service
Rishi Sunak has said he would have opted for military national service rather than volunteering had he been called upon to serve his country.
The Prime Minister made the comments after vowing to bring back national service for 18-year-olds in his first policy announcement of the general election campaign.
Rishi Sunak said that ‘the volunteering I did when I was younger was more on the civic side’ CREDIT: MD/Newspix International
Israeli bombing of Rafah triggers pro-Palestine protests across UK
Protesters have taken to the streets of Britain in response to Israel’s attack on a camp for displaced Palestinians in Rafah.
Thousands staged demonstrations against Sunday’s air strike on the Tel al-Sultan shelter which killed at least 45 people.
Many had fled to the so called “safe zone” after being evacuated from the east of the Gazan city by the Israel Defense Forces.
Young protesters climb on railings and wave Palestinian flags during a demonstration in Burnley CREDIT: Martin Pope/SOPA Images/Shutterstock
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Gareth Southgate: I’m ditching my suit to create a more relaxed mood for young players at Euros
Gareth Southgate says he’s opting for a more comfortable style for this summer’s Euros CREDIT: Niall Hodson/GQ
Gareth Southgate has said he is swapping formal attire for cardigans to create a more “relaxed” mood for the England squad at this summer’s Euros.
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