The latest updates from the general election campaign, as Rishi Sunak's decision to leave D-Day commemorations early dominates headlines.
The prime minister has said it is important that the furore over him leaving D-Day commemorations early yesterday is not 'politicised'. 'On reflection, that was a mistake and I apologise,' Rishi Sunak said.'I think it's important, though, given the enormity of the sacrifice made, that we don't politicise this. The focus should rightly be on the veterans who gave so much.
Mr Sunak has faced criticism for leaving the events in Normandy early, later carrying out a TV interview. Veterans minister Johnny Mercer has said he understands people's 'outrage' over Mr Sunak's actions, describing them as a 'significant mistake'.
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