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The guest said: “What matters to me most is trust in politicians, because at the moment, politicians are not coming across as authentic. They’re not coming across as honest.
“And if they’re not trustworthy, how can they ask anyone to listen to them, let alone vote for them?” Ford replied: “The point about integrity and trust in politics is something that is absolutely key, and something that the prime minister has actually got in buckets, that honesty and integrity.Host Kirsty Wark quickly cut in: “Or can’t deliver what he promises?”
Ford ignored her, and continued: “I also think it’s really important that we focus on what we have delivered, and be honest about the issues in things like theSunak certainly began his time in No.10 by pledging to lead with “integrity, professionalism and accountability” following the chaotic governments led by
However, more than year since he made that very public promise, the prime minister has fallen flat on multiple occasions.just 27% of respondents think the PM is honest, 23% think he’s authentic, and 20% think he’s trustworthy.five pledges which he said his government would deliver on; halving inflation, stopping the small boats, cutting national debt, reducing NHS waiting lists and growing the economy.Veronica,"Politicians are not coming across as authentic.
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