’Christmas offers the promise of a better world’: Rishi Sunak shares festive message to the nation

Rishi Sunak has urged people to focus on “the promise of a better future” in his Christmas message ahead of next year’s general election. The prime minister said Christmas is “a time of hope” but that it is important to remember those “facing a difficult time”. Mr Sunak, who is a Hindu, highlighted the “Christian values at the heart of this celebration of Christ’s birth”. Watch more videos on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: