Sunak’s Shift From ‘Dishy Rishi’ to ‘Dr. Death’ at Covid Inquiry

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Rishi Sunak formally launches government’s Eat Out to Help Out program in July 2020.Source: Office of the Prime Minister

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The photo captures Rishi Sunak at the height of his popularity during the pandemic: after months of punishing lockdown, Britain’s then finance minister grins as he carries two katsu curries to waiting diners. In that restaurant in July 2020, it’s unlikely anyone needed his “Rishi” name tag.