With UK national elections approaching, the campaign is in full swing. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was scheduled to participate in a television interview as part of the campaign. Consequently, he left early from a ceremony commemorating D-Day of the Second World War. This decision backfired, and he had to apologize for his early departure amid criticism.

On June 6, 1944, during the Second World War, Allied forces launched an attack on the French coast of Normandy, known as D-Day. They engaged in fierce battles with the German-led Axis Powers, and within weeks, the Allies gained favorable positions on the island. This pivotal event turned the tide of the war, leading to Germany's surrender a year later.

Rishi Sunak attended the initial part of the D-Day commemoration ceremony in Normandy on Thursday. However, he was absent from another event at Omaha Beach, which was attended by top leaders, including presidents and prime ministers from over 20 countries, as well as Allied soldiers who fought in the Second World War.

Following this, Sunak took to social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) and stated, "I returned to the UK after attending the UK portion of the Normandy ceremony. It was a mistake not to stay in France for the entire event. I apologize." He reiterated his apology to reporters on Friday.

After returning from Normandy on Thursday, Sunak participated in a campaign-related interview with British television channel ITV, which ITV has confirmed. Analysts suggest that despite Sunak's apology, this incident has created a sense of distrust among the public, potentially harming his election campaign.

Jonathan Ashworth, leader of the opposition Labour Party, commented on the situation, saying, "The D-Day ceremony was organized to honor the bravery of those who served our country. Rishi Sunak prioritized his television appearance over our veterans, revealing what he values more."