BBC: Nigel Farage has defended his claim that Rishi Sunak demonstrated he did not understand "our culture" by leaving D-Day commemorations early.
The Reform UK leader told the BBC on Sunday the prime minister's action showed he was "disconnected by class [and] by privilege" from ordinary people.
Conservative minister Mel Stride said Mr Farage's comment made him "very uncomfortable", while Labour's Shabana Mahmood called it a "dog whistle".
Mr Sunak apologised after facing strong criticism for leaving the event to mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings early on Thursday. » | Becky Morton, Political reporter | Sunday, June 9, 2024
