Scotland’s First Minister said the Conservative General Election campaign is ‘in tatters’.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has “completely destroyed” his credibility by leaving D-Day commemorations early, John Swinney has said.
Scotland’s First Minister said Mr Sunak “deserted his duties as Prime Minister” and suggested voters will punish his Conservative Party at the General Election on July 4. Asked if Mr Sunak should consider his position, he said: “The Prime Minister has been totally and utterly damaged, and rendered useless by the actions he took in Normandy.”
The Prime Minister apologised for leaving France early before the major international ceremony to mark the anniversary of the Allied landings.In his apology on Friday, Mr Sunak said: “The 80th anniversary of D-Day has been a profound moment to honour the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to protect our values, our freedom and our democracy.“This anniversary should be about those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
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