Good afternoon. The Guardian’s John Crace called it the first manifesto launch presented in a “demotivational speech” – and Rishi Sunak was surely feeling the pressure as he presented it this morning. The event was held at Silverstone racing course, but what were those messages? That he likes to move fast and break things? That he’s committed to a petrol future? Or maybe that this is where a rich man thinks regular people hang out?
Sunak’s introduction was downbeat: “I’m not blind to the fact that people are frustrated with our party and frustrated with me,” he said. “We have not always got everything right. But we’re the only party in this election with the big ideas”.
