Verbal Assault
Sacked British minister Suella Braverman launched a scathing rebuke against Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday, accusing him of betrayal and dereliction of promises. Despite maintaining silence on Monday following her dismissal, Braverman took to X (formerly Twitter) to publish a letter to Sunak, signaling a potential campaign against him in the upcoming elections.
In the letter, Braverman accused Sunak of reneging on commitments, particularly the vow to do “whatever it takes” to curb illegal migration, just ahead of a crucial Supreme Court decision on deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda. She contended that Sunak had broken several assurances made to secure her support as prime minister, criticizing the ineffective strategies that led to significant electoral losses for the Conservatives.
Braverman disclosed that she had supported Sunak’s leadership bid based on a documented agreement encompassing policies like immigration and post-Brexit trade with the EU in Northern Ireland. However, she asserted that Sunak had repeatedly failed to fulfill these promises, eroding her trust.
Responding to the allegations, a spokesperson from Sunak’s Number 10 office emphasized the prime minister’s focus on actions rather than words, expressing gratitude for Braverman’s past service and highlighting Sunak’s commitment to robust legislation against illegal migration.
Braverman’s dismissal on Monday stemmed from an unauthorized article where she criticized police handling of pro-Palestinian protests. Her critique extended to Sunak’s lack of a contingency plan and criticized his decision-making during pro-Palestinian demonstrations, alleging a reluctance to make tough choices.
As political tensions escalate, the rift between Braverman and Sunak may shape the dynamics leading up to the anticipated elections. Overall, dismissed minister Suella Braverman launches verbal assault on PM Rishi Sunak, accusing him of betraying her and the country.
