Overview
- Sunak faced a live audience in Co Durham, addressing concerns over the NHS, tax cuts, and the Rwanda asylum plan.
- He insisted on the necessity of the Rwanda policy as a deterrent for illegal immigration, despite skepticism about its effectiveness.
- The Prime Minister acknowledged the public's frustration after 14 years of Conservative government, pledging to understand and address these concerns.
- Sunak emphasized investing in the NHS and training doctors and nurses for the long term, despite current backlogs attributed to the pandemic.
- He reiterated the government's commitment to tax cuts when 'responsible', hinting at better times ahead if current plans are followed.