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Rishi Sunak criticised for laughing off question about timing of general election – UK politics live

Liberal Democrats say PM is ‘laughing in the face of people crying out for change’

Rishi Sunak was not the only cabinet minister criticised in an interview this morning over a response to a serious question. On Sky News Kay Burley asked Gillian Keegan, the education secretary, if she could justify a provision in the criminal justice bill suggesting rough sleepers might be arrested if they smell.

Keegan did not laugh, but she did smile broadly at the question. Burley said: “It’s not funny.” And Keegan replied:

I’m not saying it’s funny. I’m saying the most important thing is to help people off the streets.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Liberal Democrats say PM is ‘laughing in the face of people crying out for change’ Rishi Sunak was not the only cabinet minister criticised in an interview this morning over a response to a serious question. On Sky News Kay Burley asked Gillian Keegan, the education secretary, if she could justify a provision in the criminal justice bill suggesting rough sleepers might be arrested if they smell.Keegan did not laugh, but she did smile broadly at the question. Burley said: “It’s not funny.” And Keegan replied:I’m not saying it’s funny. I’m saying the most important thing is to help people off the streets. Continue reading…