Rishi Sunak: I’ll halve inflation and get the economy growing again

In his first major speech of 2023, the Prime Minister promised to deliver “peace of mind” to the public, even as his Government grapples with an NHS under severe pressure and the ongoing disruption of strike action.

Mr Sunak also said the Government would pass new laws to stop small boats making illegal Channel crossings, an issue he has repeatedly called one of his top priorities as Prime Minister.

“I want to make five promises to you today. Five pledges to deliver peace of mind. Five foundations, on which to build a better future for our children and grandchildren,” Rishi Sunak told an audience in Stratford, east London.

“First, we will halve inflation this year to ease the cost of living and give people financial security.

“Second, we will grow the economy, creating better-paid jobs and opportunity right across the country.

“Third, we will make sure our national debt is falling so that we can secure the future of public services.”

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