UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made surprise phone calls to public servants thanking them for their “selflessness,” as the public sector continues to suffer disruptions amid a wave of industrial actions.
In footage published on Dec. 23, Sunak phoned the crew of the naval ship HMS Protector, British diplomats in Pakistan, Somalia, and Ukraine, as well as holiday activities and a food programme in London.
In a statement, he said: “Whether you are working in Mogadishu or Milton Keynes this Christmas, I want you to know that I am personally grateful for your sacrifice.
“This year has been an extraordinary year for so many reasons, but most of all, it’s been a year in which the true spirit and resilience of the United Kingdom has been on show, from the support given to our Ukrainian friends, to the work being done to ensure essential aid reaches the most vulnerable overseas….