Calling it a “British” phenomenon, Starmer, when requested in regards to the image, informed French channel LCI, “It is British! We’re used to the rain.”
“However the rain didn’t dampen the spirits,” he added.He went on to explain the ceremony as a “spectacular” and “implausible” occasion and stated that it made “the entire use of the river (and) of Paris.”
With the image going viral on social media platforms, a number of customers reacted to it with one saying, “Nothing extra British than completely refusing to put on a type of plastic poncho issues.”
“Everybody is aware of British prime ministers are resistant to rain….,” stated one other, posting the image of former UK PM Rishi Sunak getting moist in rain whereas giving a speech.
The British PM additionally met with the nation’s Olympics crew forward of the Summer time Video games wishing them good luck.
“Nice to talk with athletes from @TeamGB forward of the Olympics opening ceremony tonight. On behalf of the entire nation: good luck – we’re all behind you,” he stated.