Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has expressed concerns that a Labour victory in the upcoming general election would benefit Russian President Vladimir Putin. Sunak stated that Putin is hoping for a Labour win as it would signal to adversaries that the UK is not serious about its defence. He criticized Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, suggesting that under his leadership, the nation's security would be compromised. Sunak emphasized that his government is investing more in defence, contrasting it with what he perceives as a lack of commitment from Labour. The general election campaign is entering its final week, and Sunak also suggested that Starmer would 'appease' Putin.
Interviewed by the ace @KateEMcCann for Times Radio, Rishi Sunak suggests Keir Starmer would "appease" Vladimir Putin and says a Labour victory "sends a signal to our adversaries that we're not going to take our security seriously". https://t.co/4N53NBPchF
Asked if a vote for Labour would strengthen President Putin, Rishi Sunak tells @KateEMcCann: "It sends a signal to our adversaries like Putin that we're not serious about defence." The full interview runs on Drive with @JPonpolitics from 4pm: https://t.co/sfUP9Vctvl https://t.co/9jVdtzPmzN
Asked if a vote for Labour would strengthen President Putin, Rishi Sunak tells @KateEMcCann: "It sends a signal to our adversaries like Putin that we're not serious about defence." The full interview runs on Drive with @JPonpolitics from 4pm: https://t.co/sfUP9Vctvl https://t.co/GWlYjTsLIt
'Do you genuinely think Vladimir Putin is sitting there wanting Sir Keir Starmer to win this election?' @RishiSunak: 'Yeah, I worry about our nation's security under Keir Starmer and a Labour government. We are investing more in our defence... Starmer's not going to do that' https://t.co/mA4hpWaGFk
🔵 Rishi Sunak has told voters that Vladmir Putin is hoping for a Labour victory as the general election campaign enters its final week. Read more here ⬇️ https://t.co/jSFDRLRimU https://t.co/FhjjTRN5mO