Bev Turner has landed a parting blow to Rishi Sunak after the ex-PM delivered his final speech in the post.
He spoke outside Downing Street to apologise after a lacklustre General Election campaign ended in the Tories suffering a historic defeat.
Speaking on GB News, Bev was not in the mood for any sympathy as she did not hold back in her verdict of Sunak’s speech.
“It was exactly what you would expect, completely devoid of any emotion or humanity”, she said.
Rishi Sunak’s speech was criticised by Bev Turner
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“That has been the problem of his tenure, he seems to be robotic all the time. I’ve no doubt he probably meant what he said there, but there wasn’t even a quiver of a lip.
“I can’t read him as a person.”
Andrew Pierce was less scathing
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Bev’s co-host Andrew Pierce was more sympathetic towards the Tory leader, arguing his speech was a “gracious” one.
While Sunak may have retained his seat, he will not be clinging onto the Tory leadership for much longer after confirming he will stand down once a replacement is in place.
In a statement outside No 10, Sunak said: “I will shortly be seeing His Majesty the King to offer my resignation as Prime Minister.
“To the country, I would like to say first and foremost, I am sorry.
Rishi Sunak oversaw a disastrous campaign
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“I have given this job my all, but you have sent a clear signal that the Government of the United Kingdom must change. And yours is the only judgment that matters.
“I have heard your anger, your disappointment, and I take responsibility for this loss.”
After 648 of the 650 Commons seats had been declared, Labour had a majority of 176.
Labour had 412 seats and the Tories 121.
Sunak said: “Following this result I will step down as party leader – not immediately, but once the formal arrangements for selecting my successor are in place.
“It is important that, after 14 years in government, the Conservative Party rebuilds, but also that it takes up its crucial role in opposition professionally and effectively.”
He added: “This is a difficult day at the end of a number of difficult days. But I leave this job honoured to have been your Prime Minister.
“This is the best country in the world. And it is thanks entirely to you, the British people, the true source of all our achievements, our strengths and our greatness.”
