PM Rishi Sunak faced backlash for leaving D-Day commemorations early to record an ITV interview.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced backlash for snubbing D-Day commemorations in France to record an interview with ITV. Sunak attended ceremonies in Normandy with King Charles, Queen Camilla, and world leaders, but left before the key ceremony at Omaha beach to return to the UK for the interview. Critics, including military officials and politicians, accused Sunak of leaving behind a handful of surviving veterans and their families to drum up voter support with ITV.

June 06, 2024
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