Rishi Sunak reckons 'levelling up' is working - we asked voters in a Tory constituency... some just laughed
manchestereveningnews.co.ukRishi Sunak says the government is making 'great progress' in 'levelling up' the country. But when the Manchester Evening News asked voters in a Conservative constituency which the Prime Minister visited in Greater Manchester today (January 5), hardly anyone agreed.
Mr Sunak spent the morning in Stockport where he met party members and local activists at a cafe in Marple. The Prime Minister was greeted by Paul Athans, the Conservative candidate who hopes to become the next Tory MP for Hazel Grove when incumbent William Wragg stands down, before answering questions about the economy, the Ukraine war and the conflict in the Middle East.
But following the warm reception inside La Dolce Vita Restaurant on Stockport Road, the Prime Minister was heckled by members of the public when he stepped outside.
Several people stood on the other side of the road booed and shouted 'resign' as he left the café. Try MEN Premium now with our amazing New Year offer...
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