Rishi Sunak apologies for snubbing D-Day ceremony to do TV general election interview

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Rishi Sunak has issued a grovelling apology after skipping a major D-Day ceremony to carry out a general election TV interview.The Prime Minister said “it was a mistake” not to stay in France for the international event after he had attended the earlier British ceremony in Normandy.Sunak has come under intense criticism after it emerged he missed the event with fellow world leaders to head back to the UK for an ITV interview.The Prime Minister said: “I care deeply about veterans and have been honoured to represent the UK at a number of events in Portsmouth and France over the past two days and to meet those who fought so bravely.“After the conclusion of the British event in Normandy, I returned back to the UK.

On reflection, it was a mistake not to stay in France longer – and I apologise.”Labour's shadow paymaster general, Jonathan Ashworth, said: “The Prime Minister skipping off early from D-Day commemorations to record a television interview where he once again lied through his teeth is both an embarrassment and a total dereliction of duty.“Our country deserves so much better than out-of-touch, desperate Rishi Sunak and his chaotic Tory Party.”Ed Davey, Lib Dem leader, said: "One of the greatest privileges of the office of Prime Minister is to be there to honour those who served, yet Rishi Sunak abandoned them on the beaches of Normandy.

He has brought shame to that office and let down our country."This is a breaking news story - more to follow. We will bring you updates, pictures and video as it happens.At the Daily Record, we'll be working tirelessly throughout the general election to keep you up to date.There are many ways you can follow along with our coverage:We will be putting out new episodes every week day with