Tory Frontbencher Left Red-Faced After Embarrassing Emmanuel Macron Gaffe On Sky News

Richard Fuller made the gaffe on Sky News.A Tory frontbencher was left red-faced after admitting he didn’t know when Emmanuel Macron is addressing parliament.The French president will give a speech to MPs and peers this afternoon as part of a three-day state visit to the UK.On Sky News this morning, Richard Fuller tried to correct presenter Wilfred Frost when he referred to the event.Frost has asked him: “Do you look forward to seeing President Macron in parliament today?”But Fuller, the shadow Treasury secretary, replied: “I don’t think he’s coming today, I think he’s coming tomorrow. I think he’s with the King today. But yeah, of course I am.”Realising he may have gaffed, he then told Frost: “You’re probably right actually.”After double-checking, the presenter said: “It is today, 4pm today.”Laughing awkwardly, Fuller then said: “See, I can’t reply to people’s emails.”Wilfred Frost: Do you look forward to seeing President Macron in parliament today? Richard Fuller(Tory MP): I think he's coming tomorrow WF: It's 4pm today pic.twitter.com/UhHWHr9hWJ— Haggis_UK 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 (@Haggis_UK) July 8, 2025Macron is due to hold talks with Keir Starmer about a co-operation deal between the UK and France over illegal immigration.The prime minister wants to reach an agreement with the French leader which would lead to fewer asylum seekers trying to cross the Channel on small boats.Related...Reform UK Accuse Macron Of 'Outrageous And Deliberate Snub' For Not Meeting Nigel FarageMinister Says Starmer Will Not Replicate Macron's Viral Moment With TrumpMinister Rejects Macron's Claim That UK And France Want A One-Month Truce In Ukraine War

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