Rishi Sunak claims Conservatives can still win the next general election

Rishi Sunak has said that Labour cannot “depress their way to victory” as he sought to defend the Conservative Party’s record of 14 years in government.

He accused Labour of attempting to reduce a succession of Tory governments to the 49 days when Liz Truss was prime minister.

He said: “What I cannot accept is Labour’s idea that all the worries you have are because of 14 years of Conservative government. That all you need to do is change the people in office and your problems will magically disappear. It’s just not true.

“Maybe they can depress their way to victory with all their talk of doom loops and gaslighting and scaremongering about pensions but I don’t think it will work because at heart we’re a nation of optimists. We’re not blind to the challenges or the threats that we face. We just have an innate belief that whatever they are we can overcome them.

[danielglasgow]

He truly doesn't understand how hated they are.

[olao]

If he is so confident. Let him put his money where his mouth is, and call a General Election now……

[TheBuckspygmy]

Sunak is deluded. Many millions of people hate the Tories.

[Fernando-gtjt]

If you’re so confident then hold the elections already 😂

[junehunt]

He must be delusional as well as a liar

[enablerbro]

So he should stop pratting about and call the election.

[simonlaxon]

Why doesn't he call an election now and let the people decide, If he is that confident.

[nicolaisacc]

Deluded no one gave him a vote the first time round

[themonthehill]

Listen to the drivel coming out of his mouth…doesn’t he hear himself?

[chambrevirgo]

I think uk have more chance of winning eurovision with a three legged non binary tortoise, than sunak has of winning the election😂

[Jim]

There will be a white van and men with straightjackets showing up for Rishi next.

[luckyguy-ku]

What achievements? If he honestly believes what he is saying then he needs some kind of help.

[davidbell]

The biggest threat to this country is the Tories!!!

[brianm.]

he could now not win a raffle if he bought all the tickets.

[pip]

What planet is he on ? If he's so call an election .

[davidr]

When you have no choice but to say what you know is not true….

[johncherrett]

They have a better chance of winning big on the Lottery, dream on ya clot!

[thomasdolan]

The song Day Dream Believer comes to mind

[Anubislovesdubstep]

Doesn't matter who wins the public they are meant to serve and the country lose

[willhall]

Reform has to be made...keep blue and red for our flag only.