In a video posted on X, Sunak highlighted the UK’s economic growth, which he claimed is now outpacing France, Germany, and the United States.He also noted that inflation has returned to normal levels, indicating that his government’s plans and priorities are effective.
“I’ve just come back in from calling the general election, and I wanted to explain to you why our economy is now growing faster than France, Germany and the United States. And this morning, we received the welcome news that inflation has returned to normal,” Sunak said in the video.
The Prime Minister acknowledged that the journey hasn’t been easy and that the benefits are only starting to be felt by the public. However, he emphasized that the hard-won economic stability was merely the beginning. “Now, I believe that our plan and the bold actions that we’re prepared to take will deliver a secure future for you, your family and our United Kingdom,” Sunak added.
The decision to call for a general election comes as a surprise, as Sunak was not required to hold a vote until January 2025. The announcement follows a drop in inflation rates, which set the stage for his decision. The six-week campaign is widely expected to result in the fall of Sunak’s Conservative government, with the opposition Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, leading in opinion polls.
In other news, the British Parliament recently passed a controversial Bill allowing the government to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for their claims to be considered. The legislation has faced opposition in Parliament and challenges in British courts, with lawmakers and activists seeking to block it on human rights grounds. The policy aims to prevent irregular migration into the UK, particularly via illegal and dangerous small boats from France, arranged by criminal gangs.
