Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reaffirmed his commitment to fiscal prudence during his first Prime Minister’s Questions session with Kemi Badenoch, stressing that the government’s policies would remain “grounded in fiscal responsibility.” He outlined plans to curb public spending while still pursuing growth initiatives, aiming to reassure investors and voters alike. Badenoch, the new cabinet minister, pressed for concrete measures on tax relief and economic stimulus, prompting the PM to highlight targeted spending cuts and a balanced budget strategy. The exchange underscored the government’s focus on maintaining financial stability amid ongoing economic uncertainty.
The PM said his government would be "grounded in fiscal responsibility" as he faced Kemi Badenoch at Prime Minister's Questions for the first time.
