Rishi Sunak’s Letter to Conservative MPs
Rishi Sunak recently penned a letter to Conservative MPs outlining the achievements of the party and rallying support amidst challenging times.
Support and Local Elections
The Conservative party is gearing up for tough local elections in May, with expectations of losing hundreds of seats. Recent polling indicates a dip in Tory support, with a significant percentage favoring Labour.
Boosting Morale
Sunak’s letter aimed to uplift backbench morale and counter the prevailing gloom surrounding the party. He emphasized the progress made by the government despite facing difficulties in recent years.
Key Achievements
- Reduced National Insurance Contributions by 12%
- Helped decrease inflation from 11.1% to 3.4%
- Slashed Business Taxes by £11 billion annually
- Maintained the pensions Triple Lock
- Implemented welfare reforms to increase employment
- Decisive actions on Net Zero commitments
- Reduced crime rates and increased police recruitment
- Record funding for the NHS
- Secured multiple trade deals post-Brexit
Future Plans and Criticisms
Sunak highlighted the government’s commitment to building a brighter future and criticized Labour for lacking a coherent plan. He also addressed ongoing challenges such as NHS waiting times.
