Prime minister urges people to have ‘hope’ cost of living crisis will ease as he uses final week in office to highlight achievements
Boris Johnson has not denied setting his sights on a political comeback after he leaves Downing Street, as he sought to cement his legacy in his final week as prime minister.
On the first of a flurry of visits to mark what he will paint as key achievements of his administration, Johnson faced questions about his future after No 10., also urging people to have hope that the worsening cost of living crisis will get better in 2023. Close friends of Johnson have said he believes he has been forced out before his time and thinks MPs will come to regretAsked if he could make a comeback, Johnson told reporters: “I think on the whole people in this country are more interested in their gigabit broadband than they are in the fate of this or that politician.
Johnson declined to give himself a rating out of 10 for his term in office, but, speaking during a visit to Dorset, he admitted his replacement as prime minister would have to announce additional support to help people with the cost of living. “It is going to be tough in the months to come,” said Johnson, adding that the strain on living standards would last “through to next year”.“We’re going to get through,” he said. “I just want to give people a sense of hope and perspective.”Archie Bland and Nimo Omer take you through the top stories and what they mean, free every weekday morningNewsletters may contain info about charities, online ads, and content funded by outside parties.
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