Responding to confirmation of Rishi Sunak’s election as Conservative Party Leader and Prime Minister, Portsmouth South MP, Stephen Morgan, said:
“Rishi Sunak has made history by becoming the first British Asian Prime Minister, and it is only right that we recognise this important moment for communities across Portsmouth and the country.
“However, this is the same Rishi Sunak who as Chancellor failed to grow the economy, failed to get a grip on inflation, and failed to help families with the Tory cost of living crisis.
“And it’s the same Rishi Sunak whose family avoided paying tax in this country before he put up taxes on everyone else.
“Rishi Sunak has no mandate and no idea what working people in Portsmouth need. We need a general election so the public get a say on the future of Britain – and the chance for a fresh start with Labour.”
