Before the general election anticipated for 2024, Rishi Sunak has pledged to revive the economy, reduce NHS waiting lines, and halt migrant boats from navigating the English Channel.
By promising to address five important “people’s objectives” during this parliament, the Conservative prime minister tried to refocus his presidency.
In spite of the protracted recession that is anticipated to hit Britain amid the cost of living crisis, Mr. Sunak promised to cut current inflation rates in half, lower the government’s debt, and restore recovery to the UK economy.
Additionally, he pledged to “stop the boats,” claiming that the Tories will enact new legislation to prevent Channel crossings and make sure that anyone entering the country illegally would be detained and promptly expelled.
The PM also promised to reduce waiting lists so that “people will get the care they need more promptly” in response to mounting pressure to solve the NHS issue.
Speaking in London, Mr. Sunak asserted, “We will stop the boats, boost the economy, slash waiting lists, decrease debt, and half inflation.” The priorities of the people are those. They are the top priorities of your government. And either we shall have succeeded in them or not.
“No tricks, no ambiguity – we’re either delivering for you or we’re not,” he continued, urging the people to judge him on whether or not he kept his new year’s promises. Therefore, I kindly ask that you evaluate us based on the work we put in and the outcomes we obtain.
Mr. Sunak asserted that his administration was taking “immediate action” to address the existing waiting times, citing money to release more people into social care, despite warnings from prominent doctors that the NHS is on a knife-edge.
The NHS is currently working “urgently” on initiatives to help A&E and ambulance services, he said, adding that “people are understandably nervous” when they see ambulances lined up outside hospitals.
Flu, Covid, and Strep have been implicated by the government. Despite concerns about the strains the NHS experienced over the holiday season, health officials have cautioned that the issues persist. Covid “has had an influence,” but it isn’t an excuse, according to Mr. Sunak.
Mr Sunak claimed that he is open to holding conversations with nurses to avert further NHS strikes this month – but said union demands for a 19 per cent pay rises was not “affordable”.
