image Share on Facebook The photo shows British Chancellor Rishi Sunak standing in front of a sign that reads “Idiot”.
Screenshot captured from Facebook
Verdict: False
The claim is false and the image has been digitally altered: the original image of Mr Sunak published online via Getty Images shows the British prime minister posing in front of a “Morrisons” sign.
Fact check:
Mr Sunak is due to debate Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer on ITV on June 4. BBC NewsAccording to the media, the debate will take place ahead of the UK elections on July 4th.
The Facebook image shows Mr Sunak standing in front of a sign reading “Idiot”. Above Mr Sunak’s image it says: “A good photographer takes the time to take a picture…” In the image, Mr Sunak is smiling and wearing a white dress shirt and red tie.
This claim is false and the image has been digitally altered. Getty ImagesThe photo shows the British Prime Minister posing in front of a sign reading “Morrisons,” with the caption explaining that Sunak was attending the Farm to Fork Summit in Downing Street on May 14.
“Chancellor Rishi Sunak holds a loaf of bread as he attends the Farm to Fork Summit at Downing Street in London, England on May 14, 2024. The Farm to Fork Summit brings together industries across the food supply chain to explore further opportunities to support the sector,” the post’s caption reads.
Similarly, Check Your Fact There is no reliable news coverage To back up their claims, British media stated: The complete facts An article on May 29 reported that the image had been digitally altered. Furthermore, the image is not mentioned on the Prime Minister’s Office website. UK Government WebsiteSunak is also certified. Social media account. (Related: Did Elton John buy ABC and fire the entire cast of ‘The View’?)
This is not the first time a false claim has been circulated online: Check Your Fact previously denied an Instagram post that claimed Manchester City football manager Pep Guardiola had ignored the Israeli international at a recent match.
