Rishi Sunak gave his last speech as the Prime Minister of Britain outside 10, Downing Street. In his farewell speech, Sunak said that this is a difficult day at the end of many difficult days. This is the best country in the world and it is entirely thanks to you, the British. I have felt your anger and disappointment and I take responsibility for this defeat. Sunak described his opponent Keir Starmer as a 'decent, public-spirited person'. Sunak said that he would resign from the post of leader of the Conservative Party.
Describing Starmer as a 'decent, public-spirited man', Sunak said the Labour leader and his family “deserve our best understanding as they make the big transition to their new lives”. He also thanked his colleagues, Cabinet and the government. “Above all I want to express my gratitude to my wife Akshata and our beautiful daughters. I can never thank them enough for the sacrifices they have made to serve my country,” Sunak said, reports Sky News.
Sunak said that following this result, I will step down as party leader, not immediately, but once formal arrangements have been made to select my successor. It is vital that after 14 years in government, the Conservative Party rebuilds, but also that it moves forward professionally and effectively in its important role in opposition.
