Labour’s deputy leader Angela Rayner has branded Rishi Sunak’s visit to a shelter “excruciating” after he asked a homeless man if he works in business.
Mr Sunak visited the homeless shelter in London run by The Passage on Friday and praised the “fantastic” work that the institution is carrying out during the festive period.
The PM got behind the counter and helped served food to people coming in for a hot meal – including a full English breakfast to one homeless man called Dean.
The following exchange ensued.
After a brief introduction, Dean asked the PM: “Are you sorting the economy out?
The PM replied: “That is exactly what I am trying to do.”
After Dean said that sorting the economy would be good for business, Mr Sunak then asked: “Do you have… do you work in business?”
Dean replied: “No, I’m homeless. I am actually a homeless person. But I am interested in business.”
The PM responded: “Yeah? What kind of…
