In a series of pre-election engagements, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has outlined his vision for the country, emphasizing security and the need for bold leadership in what he describes as 'the most dangerous' years ahead. Sunak, addressing the nation, declared that the UK is at a critical crossroads and portrayed the upcoming general election, expected in the second half of 2024, as a pivotal choice between the past and the future. He criticized the Labour Party's approach, particularly targeting opposition leader Keir Starmer, and argued that the Conservatives are better positioned to handle the challenges posed by international conflicts, artificial intelligence, and immigration threats. Sunak's speech comes as he attempts to rally support following significant losses in recent local elections and amidst ongoing global tensions.
⚠️ 'TRUST ME', UK'S SUNAK APPEALS TO VOTERS BEFORE NATIONAL ELECTION Full Story → https://t.co/inD1jzMU1t British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called on voters on Monday to trust him to keep them safe in an increasingly dangerous world, listing his achievements in an… https://t.co/2BtdkVP8Tt
Rishi Sunak speech: * Seeks to defend 14 years of Tory govt, accusing Labour of trying to reduce it to 49 days of Liz Truss premiership * Argues people should vote Tory because it is a case of 'better the devil you know' - Labour, he says, would make Britain less safe * Says…
"This seems to be the launch of a soft election campaign." Sky's @tamcohen analyses Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's speech where he says that the UK is 'safer under the Conservatives.' https://t.co/gtROxxdKLE 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/Ob1kB4DIzH
"My track record and the decisions that we're making in government show that we are the party that has the bold action, the clear plan to deliver," Rishi Sunak says @ChrisMasonBBC asks the PM if his pitch to voters is "be careful what you wish for" https://t.co/oOQhoUwkm7 https://t.co/OXPYIYxzIz
Will Rishi Sunak actually be campaigning with the message - “the future versus the past”?
Sunak on election footing as he tells voters to trust Tories to keep them safe https://t.co/DeMXV5LJbx
Rishi Sunak now invoking Vladimir Putin, saying the Russian leader will be emboldened by a Labour government.
This is about the future not the past, says Rishi Sunak who has mentioned Jeremy Corbyn 7-8 times so far
🚨 NEW: Rishi Sunak claims it is becoming "increasingly clear" to people that Keir Starmer "doesn't stand for anything" "This is someone who went from embracing Jeremy Corybyn to embracing Natalie Elphicke - it just tells you that you can't trust what the guys says"
"You can trust me to keep you and your family safe and secure from the threats we face at home and abroad," Rishi Sunak says The prime minister adds that with "bold action and a clear plan, we can, and we will create a secure future" Follow live: https://t.co/oOQhoUwkm7 https://t.co/NmDpYtLaJf
Rishi Sunak appeals to voters to trust Tories with UK security https://t.co/3CAP3e8ldk
Rishi Sunak says he expects a General Election in the second half of 2024. "This is the most dangerous and transformational time that our country has experienced in generations." @RishiSunak | #Talk https://t.co/mOgd5sYPxW
Rishi Sunak says Q about general election date is "game the Labour party wants to play". He refuses to rule out July election as doesn't want debate on "process" rather than "substance". PM says he's happy to debate Keir Starmer "as many times as he likes" during campaign.
Strong speech from @RishiSunak this morning. In an increasingly volatile and uncertain world, important that we increase defence spending, control immigration and ensure that we take advantage of new technologies to keep our country safe.
Rishi Sunak refuses to rule out a July election, saying he doesn't want a debate on 'process and timing'
Rishi Sunak says he is willing to debate Keir Starmer 'as many times as he likes' during the general election campaign He refuses to rule out a July election, saying he doesn't want a debate on 'process and timing'
Rishi Sunak answering Tory calls for “vision” and firing the starting gun on the long general election campaign in this wide ranging speech touching on almost all live issues in British politics https://t.co/z2rcV7sbXy
Rishi Sunak's message in this speech is essentially that we should all ignore his party's actual record over the past 14 years and instead focus on an imagined future where everything will suddenly start working perfectly if we give them another five.
"Keir Starmer has gone from embracing Jeremy Corbyn to Natalie Elphicke, all in the cynical pursuit of power at any price." Rishi Sunak says Labour has no ideas for the future, despite being in opposition for 14-years. @RishiSunak | @Keir_Starmer https://t.co/0X1Mz4sKCZ
.@RishiSunak just said he is confident in his vision for the country. If he's that confident why hasn't he called the Election?
🚨 NEW: Rishi Sunak says he is "confident" he will win the next election "My party can prevail, not because of our record alone but because we will be the only party really talking about the future" He asks voters not to judge 14 years of Tory rule through 49 days of Truss
The UK "stands at a crossroads", says Rishi Sunak, as he warns "almost every aspect of our lives will change" in the next few years. https://t.co/gtROxxdKLE 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/yeiI5GRd6p
Rishi Sunak has previously distanced himself from Tory governments of last 14 years. This is first speech I've heard him actually try to defend record. "When Labour ignores the achievements of the last 14 years - or try to reduce it to 49 days - remember that they're actually…
Rishi Sunak on Keir Starmer's direct attack line - that the Tories have trashed the economy after 14 years 'What I cannot acce[pt is Labour's idea that all the worries you have are because of 14 years of conservative government. 'That all you need to do is change the people in…
The next general election "will be a choice between the future and the past", Rishi Sunak says The PM says he "feels a profound sense of urgency, because more will change in the next five years than in the last 30" Follow live: https://t.co/oOQhoUwkm7 https://t.co/oNL0wDdCcX
Rishi Sunak urges voters to ignore the last 14 years and look to the future. Can't think why ...
🚨 NEW: Rishi Sunak says "it's just not true" to claim that all the country's problems are because of "14 years of Conservative government" "In the last 14 years we've made progress with the most difficult conditions any government has faced since the Second World War"
BREAKING: Rishi Sunak's chilling warning of 'dangerous years ahead' that will change all of our lives https://t.co/ap7eyNJCGy https://t.co/8tNUQrxFwX
"What I cannot accept is Labour's idea that all the worries you have are because of 14 years of Conservative government", says Rishi Sunak, who insists British people are actually living in a "world-leading economy" thanks to his party. https://t.co/vnWSotU7is
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warns the world is closer to a nuclear escalation than at any point since the Cuban missile crisis. He also lays out his vision for the way the UK can take advantage of artificial intelligence. 🔗 https://t.co/U3vGSfXlO8 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/mDCzSaJEdo
Rishi Sunak accuses Keir Starmer of seeking "power at any price"
🔵 Rishi Sunak said he is “confident” the Conservative Party can still win the next general election as he delivered a speech in central London setting out his vision for the UK. Follow his speech live here ⬇️ https://t.co/dti5dHe6Ch https://t.co/bFXlkJD4EI
'I remain confident that my party can prevail.' Prime Minister Rishi Sunak outlines his vision ahead of the general election later this year. https://t.co/yUvAQ5SZbh
Rishi Sunak framing the next election as a choice on how to respond to global threats He says he remains confident the Tories can win the election, which will be "at some point in the second of the year"
"I remain confident that my party can prevail, not because of our record alone, but because we will be the only party really talking about the future." PM Rishi Sunak says that the general election will be a "choice between future and past". https://t.co/gtROxxdKLE 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/gTdevuLBwf
PM Rishi Sunak is delivering a 'major speech' setting out "bold ideas to change society" - as he seeks to regain momentum following the defection of one of his MPs to Labour and a hammering at the local elections Politics Hub ➡️ https://t.co/qJvfNRMvA0 https://t.co/RG5t1xxHL0
Rishi Sunak speaking today as he frames the next election as a choice on security. He ranges from the threat of Putin and Iran to trans activists and Islamophobia… https://t.co/LKJnfAKciu
Rishi Sunak will portray himself as the best leader to take the UK through “some of the most dangerous yet most transformational” years ever, in a pre-election pitch to voters. Watch what he says live ⬇️ https://t.co/9Jt46VCVh4
Rishi Sunak says the choice at the next election is not Tory v Labour or Sunak v Starmer, but past v future. He frames the election as a major point for the UK to decide on how it wants to respond to an increasingly volatile world. PM adds Putin has taken the world closer to… https://t.co/LQygT3zG23
Watch live: Sunak warns of 'dangerous years' facing UK in pre-election speech https://t.co/we1w0PPCRh
🔵 Rishi Sunak is set to deliver a pre-general election pitch to voters as he unveils his vision for the UK for the next five years. Watch his speech live on our live blog from 11am ⬇️ https://t.co/dti5dHe6Ch https://t.co/xCtMtM0MA6
Rishi Sunak says next few years 'most dangerous' for UK -stokes fears to get votes. From Govt that inflicted Never-ending austerity Real wage cuts 7.54m NHS waiting list Highest debt and taxes Criminalised protests "Most dangerous" are the Tories. https://t.co/LgFghE2Vyk
Keir Starmer can't cope with 'dangers' facing Britain, warns Rishi Sunak: PM to highlight risks of AI, immigration and hostile states in speech as he points to critical 'choice' at election https://t.co/lcG0AYc7fy https://t.co/IU2Of373xH
Rishi Sunak warns today that the UK faces the "most dangerous" five years ahead with security threats posed by Russia, China, mass immigration and AI. Who do YOU trust most to protect Britain? And tell us why. 📞 0344 499 1000 @JuliaHB1 https://t.co/9dGzKhuP4K
Britain safer in Tory hands, Rishi Sunak to say https://t.co/ckxqIIZwD5
Rishi Sunak will say the UK 'stands at a crossroads' ahead of 'some of the most dangerous years', in a pre-election pitch to voters later. BBC Chief Political Correspondent @HZeffman tells #R4Today what else to expect in the Prime Minister's speech.
Sunak to argue UK is safer under Conservatives amid backdrop of wars in Ukraine and Gaza https://t.co/j3wla6kRfB
The Week… Rishi Sunak questions if we'd be safe under Labour https://t.co/o6eBIs5Vgu
Rishi Sunak will argue that Britain is safer under the Conservatives against the backdrop of two escalating conflicts likely to dominate the week https://t.co/j3wla6kRfB
Rishi Sunak will pitch himself as the best candidate to achieve a “more secure future” for Britain in a speech, just over a week after his party suffered heavy losses in local votes https://t.co/jlAcovGl3W
🔵Britain is safer in Tory hands as it faces ‘most dangerous’ five years, Sunak to warn https://t.co/xfCD1DPm6R
🚨 NEW: Rishi Sunak will promise "bold ideas" in his pre-election pitch to voters tomorrow and claim that he is the best person to deal with the UK's challenges [@BBCNews]
Rishi Sunak to promise 'bold ideas' in pre-election pitch https://t.co/arXhgxL5Ef
Rishi Sunak to declare Britain is ‘at a crossroads’ as he readies Tories for election https://t.co/Y81685B2f1
Sunak To Declare Britain Is ‘At A Crossroads’ As He Readies Tories For Election - FT https://t.co/N3L4Dm00cJ