The Independent
The Independent
  • 4 months ago
Sunak joked about how he became prime minister and lost the election.Source: Parliament TV
Transcript
00:00On the government benches, life comes at you fast.
00:04Soon, you might be fortunate enough to be tapped on the shoulder
00:07and offered a junior ministerial role.
00:09Then, you'll find yourself attending Cabinet.
00:12Then, in the Cabinet.
00:14And then, when the Prime Minister's position becomes untenable,
00:17you might...
00:18LAUGHTER
00:21..you might end up being called to the highest office.
00:25And before you know it, you have a bright future behind you,
00:29and you are left wondering whether you can credibly be
00:33an elder statesman at the age of 44.

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