Rishi Sunak highlights 'promise of a better future' in Christmas speech after torrid 2023

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Rishi Sunak urged people to focus on "the promise of a better future" in his Christmas message ahead of next year's general election.

The Prime Minister said Christmas is “a time of hope” but it is important to remember those “who are facing difficult times”.

Mr. Sunak, who is Hindu, highlighted the “Christian values ​​at the heart of this celebration. of the birth of Christ.”

The Prime Minister said: “Christmas is a time of peace, joy and compassion. A time of hope and the promise of a better world.

"And today, as we look forward, let us keep that promise of a better future until the new year ."

The Prime Minister described Christmas as a "magical time of year".

His words came as Sir Keir Starmer and other major party leaders sent Christmas messages to voters.

The Labor leader said that the story of Jesus reminds us that “in times of darkness and despair, hope, love and peace are always worth fighting for.”< /p>

And the liberal leader -Democrat, Sir Ed Davey, said that Christmas...