General election: Rishi Sunak rules out deal with Reform claiming 'I'm not focused on personalities elsewhere' - after Nigel Farage ruled himself out of standing in General Election

Rishi Sunak has ruled out any election deals with Reform UK or a coalition if there is a hung parliament following the General Election. Rishi Sunak has ruled out a coalition or any deals with Reform UK if there is a hung parliament following the General Election Nigel Farage has said he would not stand as a parliamentary candidate for Reform UK in the in the General Election Reform UK leader Richard Tice has already repeatedly ruled out deals with the Tories, saying the Conservative Party 'has to be punished for what it's done to this country' The PM said the question facing the country is who can build on economic stability and the 'clear plan' to deliver it. Mr Farage admitted the Prime Minister had 'wrong-footed' him by calling an election for July 4 Rishi Sunak and Leader of the Scottish Conservative party Douglas Ross visit the Port of Nigg on May 23 Rishi Sunak speaks with staff at the Global Energy Group facility at the Port of Nigg Sunak said that the choice for those concerned about illegal immigration is between himself and Sir Keir Starmer as it will be one of them who will be in the top job after polling day Appearing on GB News as a guest during his typical show slot on Thursday, he said: 'I have always said that there will be a moment when I throw my hat in the ring fully into British politics. But earlier on Thursday, Mr Farage said he would focus on getting Donald Trump re-elected rather than stand as a Reform UK candidate in the general election. But the The Eastern Airways Jetstream 41 is a prop plane with no business or first class seating Rishi Sunak visits the Port of Nigg on the campaign trail today in Inverness, Scotland Mr Sunak speaks to members of the media during his tour at the Port of Nigg, which is one of Scotland's most important energy industry facilities Nigel Farage announced that he would not stand as a Reform UK candidate in the upcoming election but that he will 'do my bit to help' the party in the UK campaign Mr Farage is cancelling his GB News show to free up time for campaigning.