LONDON: Britain’s new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak said he would try to fix mess left by his predecessor, restore faith in politics and tackle a “profound economic crisis” but warned country there would be difficult decisions. Standing in front of his Downing Street office, Sunak paid tribute to Liz Truss, whose economic programme roiled markets, saying mistakes she made were not “born of ill will or bad intentions”.

He also took aim at another predecessor, Boris Johnson, by saying mandate Conservatives were handed at 2019 election won by former prime minister was not property of one individual and he would be guided by its promises. “I want to pay tribute to my predecessor Liz Truss. Some mistakes were made.

Not born of ill will or bad intentions. Quite opposite in fact. But mistakes nonetheless,” he said.

“And I have been elected as leader of my party and your prime minister in part to fix them. And that work begins immediately. I will place economic stability and confidence at heart of this government’s agenda.

This will mean difficult decisions to come.” Appealing to a public facing rising energy and food prices, Sunak, one of wealthiest lawmakers in parliament, said he fully appreciated how hard things were for many.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 26 2022

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