Barry residents surprised by PM Rishi Sunak visit

“I wouldn’t expect him to come to Barry – especially not for a pint.”

Residents of Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, have reacted with surprise after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited the town on Thursday.

It came the day after Mr Sunak announced that a general election will take place on 4 July.

His presence in the town met a mixed reaction, with some saying they were excited, while one described it as a “photo opportunity”.

Video edited by Greg Davies.