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Sunak criticised for ‘dodging’ media questions as D-Day snub fallout continues

Source: PA Wire

Rishi Sunak has been criticised for “dodging” media questions on Saturday’s campaign trail as the fallout continued over his early return from D-Day commemorations in Normandy.

An opportunity for reporters to quiz the Prime Minister did not take place as was originally planned, with the Tories citing time constraints, as he toured County Durham and Yorkshire.

The planned “huddle” with journalists was called off as the D-Day row continued, and after his awkward exchange

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