First Lady Akshtata Murty reveals PM's romcom obsession: 'Love, laughter, and politics in the UK!'
Akshata Murty, the Indian-origin First Lady of the United Kingdom, recently delivered a heartfelt speech at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester. Her speech provided valuable insights into her relationship with her husband, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Murty, introducing Sunak as her «best friend» for his maiden speech as Prime Minister, shared that her participation in this event was spontaneous and unannounced, catching her husband by surprise.
She revealed that even their daughters, Krishna and Anoushka, were taken aback by her unexpected appearance.
A key theme of her speech was her admiration for Sunak's achievements and the values that first drew her to him. The couple met during their time as students at Stanford University in the United States, and Murty was struck by two fundamental qualities in Sunak: his deep love for the UK and his sincere commitment to ensuring opportunities for as many people as possible.
«We are each other's best friends; we are one team, and I could not imagine being anywhere else than here today to show my support to him and to the party,» Murty stated.
She described Sunak's relentless dedication to working for a better future for the UK, encapsulating it with the word «aspiration.»
During challenging times, Murty noted that she reminds Sunak that he is fighting for his values and those of the Conservative Party, acknowledging the difficulty of the road to success. In her speech's lighter moments, she confirmed media reports about Sunak's preference for romantic comedies and described him as «fun, thoughtful, and compassionate.»
She highlighted his incredible zest for life and emphasized that his strength of character, honesty, and integrity, coupled with a firm
