Examining Sunak's in-tray: what challenges will the PM face during his first week in office?
The third PM in as many months, looming winter strikes across public sector services and the ongoing energy crisis are just two of the key issues at the top the incoming-PM’s agenda.
Sunak has already announced that fixing the economy is a top priority. The former Chancellor knows a thing or two about fiscal policy, but with the markets still tentative and the Treasury facing a £40 billion black hole, Sunak will have to work closely with interim chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, if there’s hope of a recovery.
Affecting thousands of low-income households across the nation, it’s a decision that could further impact the Tories’ already dwindling exit-poll figures.NHS workers in other unions, including nurses, are also contemplating strike action.With a winter of discontent looming, Sunak faces strike ballots and action across the public sector.
A fine balancing act, the real-terms pay cuts affecting thousands of workers is set to cause chaos across the nation unless something is done.The energy crisis continues.A nation already in the midst of a cost of living crisis, soaring energy prices will see many of the most vulnerable going cold this winter unless something is done.