Rishi Sunak has insisted that Britain is a much better place to live now than it was in 2010 when the Tories were elected. Is he right?
Prime Minister’s Assertion
The Prime Minister has claimed that the UK will be a better place to live in 2024 than it was in 2010 under a Labour government.
Comparing Tory and Labour Rule
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has compared the last 14 years of Conservative Britain with the previous Labour government, with some questionable outcomes.
Acknowledging Major Challenges
The Prime Minister claimed during an interview that Britain is a much better place to live, although admitted there have been some challenges.
Britain “A Better Place to Live”
According to the Prime Minister, Britain “is a better place to live than it was in 2010”, but do the stats back up his claims?
Sunak’s Excuses
Sunak said, “Of course, I understand that the last few years have been difficult for everyone,” before naming the excuses for some poor economic statistics.
Blaming the Pandemic and Ukraine
Sunak claimed, “we had a once in a century pandemic, followed by a war in Ukraine that drove up everyone’s bills,” claiming they have been “difficult for everybody.”
Tories Contribute to Economic Woes
Despite these claims, the UK is statistically in a worse place now than it was back then, with the Tories contributing significantly to that.
Britain Never Recovered
According to reports, the country has not recovered from the 2008 recession, and growth has never returned to what it was before.
Wages Falling Behind Inflation
In terms of employment, wages are still a major problem. They have stayed at nearly the same rate since 2010, while inflation drives up consumer goods.
Post-Brexit Britain Questioned
When confronted about whether Britain had lowered its standing in the world after Brexit, Sunak denied those allegations.
Fighting Against Brexit Allegations
According to Sunak, claims that Britain’s reputation has lowered after Brexit are “utterly wrong” and believes that the country is now “on the right track.”
Countries Willing to Work With UK?
Sunak claimed that Brexit is working and countries want to work with the UK rather than opt out of trade deals.
Attacking “Declinist Narrative” on Brexit
Sunak attacked the “declinist narrative” shown by mainstream media on Brexit and insisted that leaving the EU has been beneficial.
Countries “Queuing Up” to Work With UK
Sunak claimed, “People are queuing up to work with us because they respect what we do” after Britain left the EU in 2016.
Inflation Back to 2021 Rates
Sunak used the news that inflation had reduced to its lowest rate since April 2021 to make his claims that Britain is changing for the better under the Tories.
Sunak’s List of Promises
“Inflation back to normal, the economy growing again wages rising, energy bills set to fall again, now we are able to cut people’s taxes,” Sunak said.
Labour’s Warning to Voters
On the other hand, Labour has warned the public of voting in another five years of “Tory chaos” claiming that the Party has ran the country into the ground since 2010.
Don’t “Wake Up” to Tory Chaos – Warns Ad
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer issued a social media ad featuring an AI image of Rishi Sunak in bed, warning the public against waking up to the Tories the day after the election.
Labour Sitting Pretty
Labour currently sits 20 percentage points higher than the Conservatives in the polls, the highest gap since Liz Truss was Prime Minister.
Sunak Unable to Admit Failure
Sunak’s claims that Britain is in a better place now show an inability to admit failure where it’s due.
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