Politics

No. I'm happy we have an Asian PM (breaking the ethnicity bar!) and also grateful he's not Boris or Truss, but there's nothing else positive about him I'm afraid.

Is this a joke post?
I’m no conservative but wish the party members had voted Sunak the first time round. I fear racism and the belief Truss would be more manageable by the ERG ruled Sunak out till even they realised Truss wasn’t up to it
Like Gagajo I’m pleased to have aPM with Indian heritage. Nothing else thrills me

I’m appreciating having a PM like Rishi, dresses well, and speaks well and knows how to be diplomatic when needed.
Nothing to dislike at all.
Just hoping he and Hunt do things for those who can’t earn much in this next budget.

He seems a respectable and intelligent young man as well as having practical experience in economics. I have no idea why anyone would have voted for Truss instead of him.

As long as our Prime Minister looks presentable and will be respected by other world leaders, I really couldn't care less whether he is dishy or looks good in casual clothes.

What I do not want is a shambling oaf like Boris Johnson, who looked like an unmade bed and was treated with the contempt he deserved by other international leaders.

Blimey I’m not sure about dressing well.

To me he looks like a teenager growing out of his clothes.

I certainly would not recommend his tailor.

He has however combed his hair and doesn’t look as if he has slept in his clothes which is something I suppose.

That is my point, a Prime Minister doesn't have to be competing in the best dressed man competition, just scrub up clean and look presentable, which he does. We have had the alternative so anything better than that is an improvement.

Looking like a grown up helps.

There seems to be a lot of “ Please sir, me sir” about him.

There’s more to being a PM than looks, but it does help if they look presentable. In this media and shallow age it’s quite sad that some excellent politicians, past and present, wouldn’t pass the media test. For example it’s very important for males to have hair!

🙄

Sunak is a much better prospect than his recent predecessors, BUT he is still going to be stuck with the ERG who will continue to dog him. It’s a poisoned chalice, I don’t give him much chance of success in the 2 yrs until the next GE.

I’m afraid looks do count for something in the television age - just as well they didn’t in Churchill’s time - but although Rishi is nice looking he’s much too short for my taste. Yes, I know I’m being shallow.

He seems as good a PM as any other Tory, but I believe he’s very right wing.

Whitewavemark2

Blimey I’m not sure about dressing well.

To me he looks like a teenager growing out of his clothes.

I certainly would not recommend his tailor.

He has however combed his hair and doesn’t look as if he has slept in his clothes which is something I suppose.

Your comment shows that you’re out of touch with mens fashion.
It’s only fat older men like Trump who wear long full jackets and wide trousers that trail the floor.
Rishi Sunak dresses like all younger sharp suited men.

Well I also think his suits looks shrunk!

I agree that Sunak’s suits are ‘fashionable’
He looks well scrubbed, presentable and as though he’s taking his responsibilities seriously. So much better than Mr Johnson who always looked as though he didn’t give a **Ck what the public he represents hoped for.

At least Emmanuel Macron didn't feel the need to straighten Rishi Sunak's tie for him as he did for Boris Johnson.

M0nica

That is my point, a Prime Minister doesn't have to be competing in the best dressed man competition, just scrub up clean and look presentable, which he does. We have had the alternative so anything better than that is an improvement.

I agree with this. But dishy, no.

Whitewavemark2
Rishi’s suits are very on trend. Nothing todo with tailoring.

M0nica

That is my point, a Prime Minister doesn't have to be competing in the best dressed man competition, just scrub up clean and look presentable, which he does. We have had the alternative so anything better than that is an improvement.

Just so. To echo above posts, better than alternatives. shall we see what his policies are on Thursday however?

But dishy - omg.....

As for hair, I'd rather they were without it than M Trump and Johnson. In fact I rather like a mature bald look think Bruce Willis.....

Is it fashionable to wear short trousers to highlight how incredibly expensive your socks and shoes are? I’m rather thinking of Harry Enfields ‘ I’m considerably richer than yow’ ’ character I’m afraid.

What has this nonsense got to do with 'politics'? Who cares about his suits, or hair, for that matter.

The PM is smart intelligent and respectable. I hope he turns out a good PM and gets full support from his cabinet. That is more important than anything.

Fleurpepper

What has this nonsense got to do with 'politics'? Who cares about his suits, or hair, for that matter.

I think it's just a lighthearted thread, Fleurpepper - posters above post on serious threads too.

Who was it said clothes maketh the man ?