PM Rishi Sunak Takes Aim at Years of Vested Interests
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will use his speech at the Tory party conference to declare that 'Westminster is a broken system' and unveil his plans for radical reform. He will target big business, activist lawyers, lobbyists, quangos, and regulators that resist necessary changes to British politics.
Seeking to Establish Himself as the Agent of Change
Sunak aims to establish himself as the leader capable of bringing about radical reform, positioning himself against Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. After nearly one year as Prime Minister, he plans to launch a new phase of his leadership and rebrand himself.
Key Policies for Reform on the Agenda
On the back of his net-zero reforms, Sunak is also said to be considering policies such as scrapping the Manchester leg of HS2 and imposing tougher measures on smoking. These policies further demonstrate his commitment to making substantial changes.
Westminster as a Broken System
Sunak will address the undeniable sense among voters that politics in Westminster is not functioning as it should. He will criticize the political system that incentivizes easy decisions and a lack of change. He will highlight the influence of vested interests that have hindered progress for the past thirty years.
Focus on Long-Term Success, Not Short-Term Advantage
Sunak will emphasize the need for a political system that prioritizes long-term success over short-term gain. He will criticize politicians who spend more time campaigning for change rather than delivering it. He will reiterate that the Tory mission is to fundamentally change the country.
Speculation on Early Election Ruled Out
The Prime Minister has dismissed speculation of an early election in the spring, stating that voters are not yet calling for one. Sunak emphasized the importance of politicians making a difference and suggested that time is on the party's side.
