Rishi Sunak apologises for leaving D-day events early

Rishi Sunak has apologised for leaving D-day anniversary events early to take part in a TV interview, admitting it was a ’mistake’ not to stay in France longer. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► The prime minister had been heavily criticised for allowing the foreign secretary, David Cameron, to take his place in the late afternoon ceremony at Omaha beach on Thursday, while he left Normandy to do a prerecorded ITV segment to be broadcast next week Rishi Sunak says sorry for leaving D-day events early to record TV interview ► UK politics: latest updates ► The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #sunak #dday #dday80 #sorrysunak #uk #ukelection #generalelection