Rishi humiliated as he's booed in Tory constituency and accused of 'running scared' from voters

Rishi humiliated as he's booed in Tory constituency and accused of 'running scared' from voters

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George Bunn

By George Bunn


Published: 05/01/2024

- 21:23

The Prime Minister was in the Conservative constituency of Hazel Grove

Rishi Sunak was left humiliated after being booed as he left a café in a Conservative constituency earlier today and has been accused of "running cared" from voters.

The Prime Minister was heckled as he left the cafe in Marple, Greater Manchester.


Sunak was warmly welcomed with cheers inside the cafe where he met Tory party members and local activists.

However, when leaving, members of the public were heard shouting "leave now" and "Sunak out".

Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak was in the North West today

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The MEN reports that Sunak met the new Conservative candidate for Hazel Grove at the cafe, Paul Athans before taking questions from party members and local activists.

It comes as the current MP, William Wragg, who has held the seat since 2015, announced he will not be standing at the next general election, citing health reasons.

Sunak answered questions about the economy, the Ukraine war and the Middle East while at the cafe.

One attendee asked what his message would be to people who are thinking about voting for Labour to which Sunak said "don't".

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a visit to La Dolce Vita cafe in Marple, Stockport

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a visit to La Dolce Vita cafe in Marple, Stockport

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Speaking to the MEN, some of the protestors said Sunak was "not welcome" in Stockport.

One resident who booed the Prime Minister said: "Because they've broken the country haven't they?

"Public services crumbling, health service is crumbling, economy crumbling. We've had enough of them."

Sunak was hurried around the corner to escape in a Range Rover.

Earlier today, Labour's shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, accused the Prime Minister of leaving families worse off as the party.

It comes as Labour launched their latest election campaign. Reeves stood in front of a new poster advertising "Rishi's raw deal".

Meanwhile, Liberal Democrat Dem leader Ed Davey accused Mr Sunak of "running scared" of a May election.

Earlier this week, Sunak ruled out a Spring election, indicating Britain would go to the polls later in the year.

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