Savage Speech Targets Liz Truss and Matt Hancock's TikTok Videos
Last night, Rishi Sunak didn't hold back as he unleashed a brutal takedown of Liz Truss and Matt Hancock at a glamorous black tie dinner for Westminster journalists. In his speech at the Royal Horseguards Hotel, the PM mocked Truss for blaming others for the disastrous mini-budget, and called out Hancock for his cringeworthy TikTok videos.
The Blame Game: Liz Truss Takes Heat
Sunak ridiculed Truss for avoiding responsibility and placing blame elsewhere. He listed the Treasury, the Office for Budget Responsibility, and even the Bank of England as targets of Truss's blame, with the exception of the Institute for Economic Affairs.
Matt Hancock's Social Media Mishaps
The PM didn't shy away from taking aim at Hancock's social media activity. Sunak referenced his appearances on reality TV shows and introduced the Online Safety Bill as a means to prevent the spread of cringe-worthy and undignified content, like a former health secretary lip syncing to a Barbie song on TikTok.
Throwing Shade at Boris Johnson and Nadine Dorries
Sunak's speech didn't spare Boris Johnson and his ally Nadine Dorries. Ahead of the upcoming Conservative Party Conference, he teased Johnson and Dorries' performance of "Nothing Compares 2 U" at the conference karaoke night. He also mentioned Truss covering Shaggy's "It Wasn't Me," while he plans to perform Elton John's "Tiny Dancer."
A Night of Celebration and Banter
The Westminster Correspondents' Dinner is an annual event that brings together journalists, ministers, and MPs. The night recognizes the important work of journalists, including our own Trending In The News politics team, in holding power accountable and safeguarding democracy. Sunak arrived with his wife in stylish attire, and the event provided a brief respite before the upcoming Tory and Labour conferences.
