In the wake of the UK general election, where exit polls predicted a landslide victory for the Labour Party, Ryanair took to social media to playfully troll outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. With the Conservative Party facing a potential defeat after 14 years in power, Ryanair’s cheeky tweet offered Sunak a seat on one of their flights. The post, which quickly went viral, featured a smiling Sunak seated on a plane, accompanied by the caption, “Don’t worry @RishiSunak we’ve got a seat for you.”
The airline’s witty gesture alluded to the uncertainty surrounding Sunak’s future in politics, as his Richmond and Northallerton constituency was considered a potential casualty of the Labour sweep. The tweet sparked a wave of amusement on social media, with users commenting on the airline’s audacity and the humor of the situation. Some even joked about Sunak’s potential lack of a window seat.
The post perfectly aligned with Ryanair’s company bio, which reads “Catch flights, not feelings.” The airline’s playful jab at Sunak, suggesting he might need to take flight after the election results, added another layer of humor to the already amusing situation.
Meanwhile, the Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, celebrated their predicted victory, with Starmer declaring, “We did it! Change begins now.” The Conservative Party, however, faced a bleak outlook, with projections indicating a mere 131 seats out of 650 in Parliament. Sunak’s political journey, which began through his childhood friend, former Spectator editor James Forsyth, was likely to face significant challenges in the aftermath of the election. The cost of living crisis and widespread public dissatisfaction with the Conservative Party’s performance in office were seen as key contributing factors to their predicted downfall.
