British PM Keir Starmer on Saturday made headlines after he was photographed on the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony not carrying a protecting plastic and getting drenched in rain. The viral image confirmed Starmer as the one one not carrying any raincoat.
Calling it a “British” phenomenon, Starmer, when requested concerning the image, informed French channel LCI, “It is British! We’re used to the rain.”
“However the rain didn’t dampen the spirits,” he added.He went on to explain the ceremony as a “spectacular” and “unbelievable” occasion and mentioned that it made “the entire use of the river (and) of Paris.”
With the image going viral on social media platforms, a number of customers reacted to it with one saying, “Nothing extra British than completely refusing to put on a type of plastic poncho issues.”
“Everybody is aware of British prime ministers are resistant to rain….,” mentioned one other, posting the image of former UK PM Rishi Sunak getting moist in rain whereas giving a speech.
Calling it a “British” phenomenon, Starmer, when requested concerning the image, informed French channel LCI, “It is British! We’re used to the rain.”
“However the rain didn’t dampen the spirits,” he added.He went on to explain the ceremony as a “spectacular” and “unbelievable” occasion and mentioned that it made “the entire use of the river (and) of Paris.”
With the image going viral on social media platforms, a number of customers reacted to it with one saying, “Nothing extra British than completely refusing to put on a type of plastic poncho issues.”
“Everybody is aware of British prime ministers are resistant to rain….,” mentioned one other, posting the image of former UK PM Rishi Sunak getting moist in rain whereas giving a speech.
The British PM additionally met with the nation’s Olympics staff forward of the Summer time Video games wishing them good luck.
“Nice to talk with athletes from @TeamGB forward of the Olympics opening ceremony tonight. On behalf of the entire nation: good luck – we’re all behind you,” he mentioned.
