Sunak Defiant Amid Leadership Speculation, Vows Economic Recovery in 2024
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak remains optimistic about the UK's economic future, dismissing leadership challenges and focusing on recovery.
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak asserts his position, dismissing rumors of Tory leadership challenges and focusing on the UK's economic recovery.
- Sunak rallies Conservative MPs, emphasizing unity and dismissing Westminster gossip as he faces speculation about his leadership.
- Inflation drops to 3.4% in February, with Sunak and Chancellor Jeremy Hunt hinting at possible pre-election tax cuts and interest rate reductions.
- Rebel Tories reportedly consider potential successors, with Penny Mordaunt and Tom Tugendhat mentioned as possible candidates.
- Labour criticizes the government's record, pointing to underfunded local government and challenges in public services.