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What will be the public perception of Rishi Sunak's role during the financial crisis by end of 2024?
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Mostly negative • 33%
Mostly positive • 33%
Neutral or mixed • 33%
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Rishi Sunak Faces Labour Scrutiny Over Hedge Fund Role, Fortune in Financial Crisis
Jun 2, 2024, 08:49 PM
Rishi Sunak is facing scrutiny from Labour over his past role at a hedge fund that engineered a deal central to the financial crisis. Labour's Darren Jones has called for Sunak to be cross-examined about the deal, which regulators identified as a key factor in the collapse of RBS. Labour has accused Sunak of 'betting against Britain' and profiting from the financial turmoil, making a fortune before his career in politics. This issue is expected to be a significant point in upcoming political debates.
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Majority believe Sunak lied • 33%
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