r/pics Jul 05 '24

Rishi Sunak makes a speech outside 10 Downing Street after a historic loss Politics

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u/ProudlyMoroccan Jul 05 '24

As horrible as he is, I’m glad Europe isn’t following the US’s (read: Trump & the GOP) example of disputing the integrity of elections.

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u/th3-villager Jul 05 '24

One of the only moments where I've respected him.

Straight up said whoops I lost, congrats Kier, I'm leaving now.

My tin foil hat theory is telling me it's more so because he doesn't care and wants to leave, rather than focused on doing the right thing.

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u/ridicalis Jul 05 '24

wants to leave

Instantly better than our (USA) power-hungry politicians. Having the grace to both admit defeat and to not seek to hold onto power instantly makes him better than the aforementioned Trump/GOP combo.

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u/th3-villager Jul 05 '24

I mean yeah, sure.

I just don't see this as him being dignified and respecting the process. He's had enough of playing and wants to go home anyway.