Rishi Sunak makes joke about how he became prime minister and lost election

Sunak joked about how he became prime minister and lost the election.Source: Parliament TV

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00:00On the government benches, life comes at you fast.

00:04Soon, you might be fortunate enough to be tapped on the shoulder

00:07and offered a junior ministerial role.

00:09Then, you'll find yourself attending Cabinet.

00:12Then, in the Cabinet.

00:14And then, when the Prime Minister's position becomes untenable,

00:17you might...

00:18LAUGHTER

00:21..you might end up being called to the highest office.

00:25And before you know it, you have a bright future behind you,

00:29and you are left wondering whether you can credibly be

00:33an elder statesman at the age of 44.