A mug’s game: the politics of Rishi Sunak’s crockery choices
by The Guardian
The Guardian— Patriotic teaware was on show from the prime minister this week – the latest round of his mug-based messagingUK politics – latest updatesRishi Sunak appeared on his Instagram feed on Tuesday morning holding a mug emblazoned with the St George’s flag. “Perfect way to start the day,” was the caption: “Happy St George’s Day!”It is not the only time the prime minister has raised a symbolic piece of teaware. On the same day he appeared en route to Warsaw holding a white mug marked only with the...
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