Labour's Renewed Ad Campaign Targets Rishi Sunak's Stance on School Safety

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【Summary】Labour has revived its controversial attack adverts campaign against Rishi Sunak, claiming that he does not believe school buildings should be made safe. The advert, featuring a picture of the Prime Minister and the words "Do you think your child's school should be safe? Rishi Sunak doesn't," is seen as provocative and misleading. Labour argues that funding for school rebuilding decreased during Sunak's time as Chancellor.

FutureCar Staff Sep 04, 2023 12:20 AM PT

Labour's Renewed Ad Campaign Targets Rishi Sunak's Stance on School Safety

Labour has revived its controversial attack adverts campaign against Rishi Sunak, accusing him of not prioritizing the safety of school buildings. In a provocative social media post, a picture of the Prime Minister accompanied by the words "Do you think your child's school should be safe? Rishi Sunak doesn't." was shared.

The advert claims that funding for school rebuilding decreased by almost half during Sunak's time as Chancellor. However, a Tory source dismissed the advert as "pathetic" and highlighted that classrooms were being closed as a precaution to ensure the safety of students returning to school.

Critics also pointed out that the Labour-run administration in Wales has been slower to address safety concerns, only starting a new survey of schools with potentially dangerous concrete last week.

Another attack advert in the past claimed that the Prime Minister was supportive of convicted paedophiles being released. A Conservative Party spokesman criticized Labour for ignoring the issue when they were in office and in opposition, and accused the Labour-run administration in Wales of sending students back to school without proper safety checks.

The controversial advert faced criticism even within Labour ranks, with Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper declining to endorse it and former Labour home secretary David Blunkett expressing despair over the "gutter" tactics. However, party leader Sir Keir Starmer defended the campaign, stating that he would stand by every word and make no apologies for being blunt.