Sunak Defends Government Record and Rwanda Policy in GB News Q&A

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed public frustrations and defended his government's record and the Rwanda asylum plan during a live TV session, emphasizing long-term solutions and economic responsibility.

• 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.

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