Rishi Sunak pranked by YouTuber holding “L” sign live on-air
nme.comConservative Party’s landslide defeat to Labour in the 2024 General Election.While Sunak – who will now be replaced as Prime Minster by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer – delivered a post-defeat speech to his constituents in Richmond and Northallerton, YouTube prankster Niko Omilana stood behind him holding a piece of paper with the letter “L” on it.The prank, which referred to Sunak as a “loser”, was claimed by Omilana shortly after the speech.
Taking to social media, where he has over 7.6 million followers, he wrote: “Hold this L rishi, your time is up.”Omilana was able to make it onto the stage because he stood as an independent candidate in the constituency, winning a total of 160 votes.
As he stood behind Sunak, the camera unsuccessfully attempted to cut him out of the shot.A post shared by Niko Omilana (@niko)Sunak called the overall result of the general election “a sobering verdict“, adding: “There is much to learn, and I take responsibility for the loss.”He added: “To the many good, hard-working Conservative candidates who lost tonight, despite their tireless efforts, their local records and delivery, and their dedication to their communities.
I am sorry.”Despite the overall defeat for the Tories, Sunak did manage to retain his seat in Richmond and Northallerton. One former prime minister who failed to do so, however, was Liz Truss.
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