Listen to Story UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his fashion choices are no stranger to controversy. Just last month, Rishi Sunak faced flak from social media users and fashion watchers over his Adidas Samba look during an interview at his official residence. And now, his fashion accessory has again invited criticism, this time for a different reason.
Sunak drew attention on the campaign trail on Wednesday as he was seen sporting a Rs 79,610 Tumi backpack adorned with his initials, 'RS', as per a report by The Mirror. The backpack, believed to be the Tumi Arrive Bradley model, has been sold in upscale stores like Selfridges. The high-end accessory was spotted as he boarded a train to Cornwall, a region known for its economic struggles.
The UK PM, who last week called a surprise early election on July 4 , travelled to Cornwall via the sleeper service to Penzance, continuing his campaign efforts in the South West of England. Notably, upon his arrival in Cornwall, Sunak faced scrutiny regarding the redistribution of 'levelling up' funds, with concerns that reallocating money to his National Service initiative might strip funding from some of the nation's most deprived areas. This is not the first time Sunak's display of wealth has drawn public attention.
In July 2022, during his campaign for Tory leadership, Sunak was spotted wearing Rs 52,013 Prada shoes to a building site visit in Teesside, where he acknowledged the financial anxieties faced by many Britons. Rishi Sunak and w.
