How Rishi Sunak has been likened to the iconic comedy character Alan Partridge

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How Rishi Sunak has been likened to the iconic comedy character Alan Partridge
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Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak admitted to not having 'working class' friends in resurfaced BBC documentary called Middle Classes - The Rise & Sprawl. Sunak listed he had friends of all walks of life. With working class he says 'not really'.

Awkward men doing bizarre things is a pitfall in British politics and Rishi Sunak is no stranger to being likened to the grimace inducing Alan Partridge.

Here we look at some of the other awkward mishaps that have led to comparisons to Steve Coogan's comedy creation.Alan Partridge played by Steve Coogan is famous for his memorable one-linersJames Cleverly and Rishi Sunak go head to head in a push-up showdown at Number 10 During a brief exchange with one man, who was unnamed, he asked him about his background and interests.

Mr Ferrari introduced her: 'Louise is in the Rhondda Valley and you are through to the Prime Minister. Go ahead Louise.'Explainging the mishap Mr Ferrari said: 'Louise is in the Rhondda Valley.'Mr Sunak speaking to the nation on LBC gets a listener's name wrong in an awkward mixup'Coke Addict' In 2019 while on a school visit Mr Sunak was asked what his favourite drink was by two male pupils.

Later in February 2023, the PM acknowledged his struggle with the pop drink and said he was down to one can a week.He previously admitted being a 'coke addict' but quickly cleared up he did not mean drugs.

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