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Sunak failing to keep five key promises he made when appointed Prime Minister
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaking to the media during his visit to Shell St Fergus Gas Plant in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, July 31, 2023

RISHI SUNAK’S five key promises, made shortly after becoming Prime Minister in January, have turned into five failures according to figures showing ministers’ lack of progress since then.

The PM has repeatedly said the government is “laser-focused” on his pledges to halve inflation this year, cut NHS waiting lists, get national debt falling, grow the economy and “stop the boats.”

But the Tories have left the country’s finances, health and international reputation in tatters – all while stripping back hard-fought for civil liberties.

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