Rishi Sunak may cling to power even if Tories lose General Election

Rishi Sunak during his visit to Cotswolds Distillery as he campaigns in the Midlands on July 1, 2024 (Picture: Getty)

Rishi Sunak may not be prepared to surrender up his Conservative leadership even if Labour wins the General Election.

There are a little more than 48 hours before the polling stations open on Thursday and the prime minister has hinted to plans to remain in his post as a leader of the Tories whatever the results.

In an interview with the BBC, the politician refused to give a answer on whether he would resign if he lost.

‘Look, my priority is focused on this election. I love this party dearly, and of course I’ll always put myself at the service of it, and the service of my country,’ he said.

Asked if he would remain an MP for the whole of the next parliament, regardless of the election result, Sunak replied: ‘Yes. I love my constituents, I love serving them.’

Get your need-to-know latest news, feel-good stories, analysis and more by signing up to Metro's News Updates newsletter