How Rishi Sunak has been likened to the iconic comedy character Alan Partridge ... trends now
Awkward men doing bizarre things is a pitfall in British politics and Rishi Sunak is no stranger to being likened to the grimace inducing Alan Partridge.
Whether it is an odd photo stunt or baffling on air mishaps, the embattled Prime Minister seems stumble into one Partridge scene again and again.
When he showed down with Home Secretary James Cleverly in a push up challenge yesterday- the synergy between Mr Sunak and Partridge looked closer than ever.
In the Downing Street garden the competition took on Partridge-like aspects when the PM's blonde Labrador Nova began jumping on the pair.
Here we look at some of the other awkward mishaps that have led to comparisons to Steve Coogan's comedy creation.
Rishi Sunak has been likened to Alan Partridge in the past for his awkward public encounters
Alan Partridge played by Steve Coogan is famous for his memorable one-liners
Mr Sunak and his blonde labrador Nova on a jog
James Cleverly and Rishi Sunak go head to head in a push-up showdown at Number 10
Mr Sunak was mocked while Chancellor for getting his £12,000 Kia Rio filled up while being one of the richest men in the country.
He was pictured at a Sainsburys' garage before heading inside where he was filmed trying to pay for the fuel using his bank card at a barcode scanner.
Vicki Kelsall who responded to the pictures on X, formely Twitter, quippped: ' Sweet Jesus, Rishi Sunak has really embraced taking over from Matt Hancock as the Cabinet Alan Partridge hasn’t he.'
Rishi Sunak was described as having an Alan Partridge moment at the garage with his card
In December, 2022 Mr Sunak visited a homeless centre in Victoria to speak to people without homes to go to at Christmas time.
During a brief exchange with one man, who was unnamed, he asked him about his background and interests.
Partway through the conversation, Mr Sunak asked if the man worked in 'finance' which drew mockery from the public.
The back and forth
