UK PM Sunak: We will pass new laws to stop migrant boats
In his first New Year’s speech, British Prime Minister Sunak spoke about his vision and priorities for 2023, as well as the crisis in the healthcare system and the ongoing strikes in different sectors.
Prime Minister Sunak said he is aware of the problems experienced by emergency services across the country and people understandably worry when they see ambulances lining up in front of hospitals.
Noting that they will take urgent measures in the face of the crisis in the health system, they will increase the capacity of beds in hospitals and home care services, Sunak also pointed out that they will reduce the occupancy rate of beds in hospitals and work on other plans due to delays. in the emergency services and ambulances.
Sunak, who made 5 promises on various issues facing the country, continued as follows:
“First, we will cut inflation in half this year to lower the cost of living and provide financial security for people. Second, we will grow the economy by creating higher paying jobs and opportunities across the country. Third, we will make sure that our national debt is reduced so that we can secure the future of public services. Fourth, we will reduce waiting lists on England’s NHS and people will get the care they need faster. Fifth, we will pass new laws to stop small boats of immigrants (via the English Channel) and quickly arrest and deport them if they come to this country illegally.”
Addressing the issue of education, Sunak pointed out that they want students to take maths lessons up to the age of 18 in England, and that currently only half of 16-19 year olds receive maths education, stressing that they will make numerical skills a central element. goal of the educational system.
“This doesn’t mean a mandatory A-level in math for everyone, but we will work with industry to help kids as young as 18 get math education,” Sunak said. saying.
“NURSE’S REQUEST FOR A 19 PERCENT SALARY INCREASE IS NOT APPROPRIATE”
Responding to a question about the nurses who went on strike last month over disagreement over the demand for a wage increase, Sunak responded: “The demand for a 19 percent wage increase is not affordable. I don’t think anyone thinks a 19 percent pay raise is affordable, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t have a dialogue. We have to negotiate.” she replied.
“WHY SHOULD PEOPLE THINK YOU ARE DIFFERENT THAN THEIR PREFERENCES?”
British Prime Minister Sunak, after a journalist’s speech, said: “You are making more promises about how you can change the country, which you have heard many times before during the 13 years of Conservative Party rule. My main question is, why would the public believe that you are different from any of your predecessors? answered the question.
Recalling that he served as Finance Minister during the Covid-19 outbreak, Rishi Sunak said:
“We are competent to deliver interventions that make a difference in people’s lives, save their jobs, protect their jobs. So people can trust that when I say I’ll do something, I’ll do it. Second, as I said today, I was very clear and precise. I made 5 very simple promises. The country’s priorities and my priorities. I want to be accountable for them without any uncertainty about them. There is no scam. People will know if I’m keeping these promises and I’m sure we can do it.” (AA)