PM Rishi Sunak Claims "Great Progress" on One-Year Anniversary of Promises
Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister, will today deliver a strong defense of his five pledges and appeal to voters to maintain their trust. On the one-year anniversary of his promises, Sunak will assert that significant progress has been made. However, he will also warn that this progress could be reversed if Labour comes into power, according to sources close to the Prime Minister.
Mixed Results for Sunak's Promises
While Sunak has successfully achieved his first goal of halving inflation, he has faced criticism for falling short on other fronts. National debt has slightly increased, economic growth has been modest, and NHS waiting lists have reached 7.7 million amid ongoing strikes. Additionally, while the number of small boat crossings has decreased, there were still 29,437 Channel arrivals last year.
Sunak Urges Red Wall Voters to Give Him a Chance
Despite the challenges, Sunak will call on Red Wall voters in the East Midlands to trust him to complete the job. A senior government source stated, "The PM will be saying we've made great progress — don't risk throwing that away with the Labour Party."
Labour Leader Keir Starmer Offers Alternative Vision
Meanwhile, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is making a competing visit to the West Country to present his own vision. Starmer will argue that the Conservatives have led the country onto "the rocks of decline." He will encourage voters to hold onto the hope that things can improve and emphasize that Labour is no longer just a party of protest, but a party of service.
