LONDON: Conservative members went crazy for Rishi Sunak at the final closing ceremony of the Conservative Party leadership contest in Wembley Stadium on Wednesday night. The crowd stood, shouting, whistling, clapping and screaming every time he entered the stage, chanting “Rishi Rishi” in scenes that were particularly reminiscent of Beatlemania.
Sunak walked in grinning, waving and saying “Thank you, thank you”. Holding the room like a rock star, he then thanked his parents and wife, Akshata, who were in the auditorium.
Sunak told the crowd “the two people who inspired me to go into public service are actually here tonight – my mom and dad”. He thanked them for making sacrifices and striving to provide a better life for their children, as his mother looked embarrassed. “It was their example of service that inspired me to get into politics,” says Sunak. “Thank you for teaching me that with hard work and faith and family love there are no limits to what someone can achieve.” Sunak already has the audience under his spell. He said a few sentences and they cheered.
When asked what he has sacrificed the most as a politician, he said it was “a scary father and husband” while serving as prime minister.
He thanked his “incredibly kind wife Akshata”. “I’m so grateful that 18 years ago you gave up your high heels and gave a chance to a short kid with a backpack,” he said.
Kicking off Sunak was congressman Michael Gove, who put on a fiery performance, threatening to repeat his legendary choreography and telling members: “We can’t let Keir Starmer back. tax increases block Brexit anywhere near power.”
Sunak fans’ noisy reactions spurred supporters Shoes shouted louder whenever she entered or left the stage, but they couldn’t reach the frenzy of Sunak fans.
Former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith had previously backed the secretary of state, saying she had “real steel in her spine” and “made trade deals when people told her she couldn’t.” . Truss praised the female strength of the Lions and said London had been “disappointed by mayor Sadiq Khan”.
Sunak reminded the audience that he had been focused on tackling inflation since Day One and said illegal migration was one of the “emergencies facing the UK”.
Outwardly, despite the fervor for Sunak, the feeling remained that Truss had won. “I see Rishi as a consultant or strategist rather than Prime Minister,” said an investment banker. “Liz has more experience in public service.”
Councilor Aarien Areti said: “Rishi appeals to Londoners because he comes from ethnic background and works hard. But a lot of members, especially the older ones, don’t come to the camp. So the noise you see tonight is not necessarily representative.”
Councilor Dori Schmetterling said he prefers Sunak because he understands economics so well, while 19-year-old Oxford student Finn Hewitt told TOI he prefers Truss because she is most loyal to principles. Tory’s factual rule.
Britain will find out who the new Prime Minister on Monday is. But Wembley is Sunak’s night.
Sunak walked in grinning, waving and saying “Thank you, thank you”. Holding the room like a rock star, he then thanked his parents and wife, Akshata, who were in the auditorium.
Sunak told the crowd “the two people who inspired me to go into public service are actually here tonight – my mom and dad”. He thanked them for making sacrifices and striving to provide a better life for their children, as his mother looked embarrassed. “It was their example of service that inspired me to get into politics,” says Sunak. “Thank you for teaching me that with hard work and faith and family love there are no limits to what someone can achieve.” Sunak already has the audience under his spell. He said a few sentences and they cheered.
When asked what he has sacrificed the most as a politician, he said it was “a scary father and husband” while serving as prime minister.
He thanked his “incredibly kind wife Akshata”. “I’m so grateful that 18 years ago you gave up your high heels and gave a chance to a short kid with a backpack,” he said.
Kicking off Sunak was congressman Michael Gove, who put on a fiery performance, threatening to repeat his legendary choreography and telling members: “We can’t let Keir Starmer back. tax increases block Brexit anywhere near power.”
Sunak fans’ noisy reactions spurred supporters Shoes shouted louder whenever she entered or left the stage, but they couldn’t reach the frenzy of Sunak fans.
Former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith had previously backed the secretary of state, saying she had “real steel in her spine” and “made trade deals when people told her she couldn’t.” . Truss praised the female strength of the Lions and said London had been “disappointed by mayor Sadiq Khan”.
Sunak reminded the audience that he had been focused on tackling inflation since Day One and said illegal migration was one of the “emergencies facing the UK”.
Outwardly, despite the fervor for Sunak, the feeling remained that Truss had won. “I see Rishi as a consultant or strategist rather than Prime Minister,” said an investment banker. “Liz has more experience in public service.”
Councilor Aarien Areti said: “Rishi appeals to Londoners because he comes from ethnic background and works hard. But a lot of members, especially the older ones, don’t come to the camp. So the noise you see tonight is not necessarily representative.”
Councilor Dori Schmetterling said he prefers Sunak because he understands economics so well, while 19-year-old Oxford student Finn Hewitt told TOI he prefers Truss because she is most loyal to principles. Tory’s factual rule.
Britain will find out who the new Prime Minister on Monday is. But Wembley is Sunak’s night.
