Sunak says he will make five promises today to delive peace of mind.
First, he will half inflation this year, he says.
Second, he will grow the economy.
Third, he will make sure national debt is falling.
Fourth, NHS waiting lists will fall.
Fifth, he will pass new laws to stop small boats, so that people who come to the UK illegally are detained.
He says these are “the people’s priorities”, and his government. There are no tricks. He will either deliver them or not.
Sunak said:
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.
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.
Fourth, NHS waiting lists will fall and people will get the care they need more quickly. Fifth, we will pass new laws to stop small boats, making sure that if you come to this country illegally, you are detained and swiftly removed.
So, five promises – we will: Halve inflation, grow the economy, reduce debt, cut waiting lists, and stop the boats.
Those are the people’s priorities. They are your government’s priorities. And we will either have achieved them or not.
No trick … no ambiguity… we’re either delivering for you or we’re not. We will rebuild trust in politics through action, or not at all. So, I ask you to judge us on the effort we put in and the results we achieve.
More to follow……