MP wishes Prime Minister well in General Election campaign
Further to the Prime Minister’s announcement of the General Election on 4th July, John said,
“I commend the Prime Minister for his competence and compassion, as both Chancellor and Prime Minister.”
“As Chancellor he implemented one of the most generous covid support schemes in the world, which protected millions of jobs and businesses, and stabilised the economy after a number of shocks, including Ukraine and the energy price rises.”
“As Prime Minister he sensibly cancelled HS2 to fund other much-needed transport projects elsewhere, has taken steps to address the small boat crossings in the face of Labour and Liberal opposition, and has committed to increased defence spending.”
“Meanwhile, the economy is performing well compared to many European economies with near-record employment, and an unemployment rate well below the EU average. He has also increased minimum wages above inflation, and protected the Triple Lock for pensioners.”
“As I stand down, I wish the Prime Minister and all Conservatives well in this General Election. I continue to believe it will be a close result with the Prime Minister winning, and believe this will become more likely the more the electorate has the opportunity to compare him to Sir Keir Starmer and Labour’s policy vacuum.”
“Labour governments always run out of other people’s money, and end with unemployment always being higher than when they entered office.”
