Rishi Sunak’s Post

To the country, I would like to say, first and foremost, I am sorry. I have given this job my all. But you have sent a clear signal that the government of the United Kingdom must change and yours is the only judgement that matters. I have heard your anger, your disappointment; and I take responsibility for this loss. To all the Conservative candidates and campaigners who worked tirelessly but without success, I am sorry that we could not deliver what your efforts deserved. It pains me to think how many good colleagues who contributed so much to their communities and our country, will now no longer sit in the House of Commons. I thank them for their hard work, their service. When I first stood here as your Prime Minister, I told you the most important task I had was to return stability to our economy. Inflation is back to target, mortgage rates are falling, and growth has returned. We have enhanced our standing in the world, rebuilding relations with allies, leading global efforts to support Ukraine and becoming the home of the new generation of transformative technologies. And our United Kingdom is stronger too: with the Windsor Framework, devolution restored in Northern Ireland, and our Union strengthened. I’m proud of those achievements. I believe this country is safer, stronger, and more secure than it was 20 months ago. And it is more prosperous, fairer, and resilient than it was in 2010. Whilst he has been my political opponent, Sir Keir Starmer will shortly become our Prime Minister. In this job, his successes will be all our successes, and I wish him and his family well. Whatever our disagreements in this campaign, he is a decent, public-spirited man, whom I respect. He and his family deserve the very best of our understanding, as they make the huge transition to their new lives behind this door and he grapples with this most demanding of jobs in an increasingly unstable world. I would like to thank my colleagues, my Cabinet, the Civil Service, but most of all I want to thank my wife Akshata and our beautiful daughters. I can never thank you enough for the sacrifices you have made so that I might serve our country. One of the most remarkable things about Britain is just how unremarkable it is that two generations after my grandparents came here with so little, I could become Prime Minister and that I could watch my two young daughters light Diwali candles on the steps of Downing Street. We must hold true to that idea of who we are, that vision of kindness, decency, and tolerance that has always been the British way. This is a difficult day, at the end of a number of difficult days.  But I leave this job honoured to have been your Prime Minister. This is the best country in the world and that is thanks entirely to you, the British people, the true source of all our achievements, our strengths, and our greatness.

This is what unites us. We need to stop the Labour supermajority that will put up your taxes. The only way to do that is to vote Conservative tomorrow.

48 hours to stop a Starmer supermajority.

When I first became your Prime Minister, I made you a promise. And it was the same promise I made to you when I became Chancellor: Get our economy back on track. That’s what I delivered as Chancellor with furlough. That’s what I delivered as Prime Minister by bringing down inflation. That’s what I will deliver if I’m your Prime Minister again. I made you that promise before and I kept it. A lot has changed since 2020, but one thing hasn’t changed: My total commitment to lowering your taxes, getting our economy back on track and putting more money in your pocket. Labour will only put up your taxes. The economic choice at this election is a really simple one. Lower taxes with me, or higher taxes with Keir Starmer. Vote Conservative on 4th July.

Leading British businesses have fired a warning shot over Labour’s French-style trade union reforms. They know better than anyone that a blank cheque for Labour would mean less investment and fewer jobs. Don’t surrender your business to Labour on July 4th. Vote Conservative.

Today on Armed Forces Day our entire nation comes together to say thank you to every member of the Armed Forces, our veterans and those that support them all.

In Q1, the UK was the fastest-growing economy in the G7. Above 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 🇮🇹 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 🇯🇵 This hasn't happened by accident. It's a result of the clear plan and bold action we've taken to back British business. But growth isn't just a number to me. It is how we will deliver a safer and more prosperous future for families across the country. It is how we will invest in our public services. And it is how we can continue to cut your taxes. So today's news is important progress and if you back me to stick with the plan, I will continue to deliver for you.

Improving education is the closest thing to a silver bullet there is. There is no better economic policy, no better social policy and no better moral policy than a world-class education. That's why I'm really proud of what we've delivered since 2010 👇 🏫 90% of schools rated good or outstanding, up from 68% under Labour 📕 The 4th best primary school readers in the world 📈 Our secondary school children have risen from 27th to 11th in maths & 25th to 13th in reading 👨🏫 27,000 more teachers since 2010, and 59,600 more teaching assistants ⬆ Over 10,800 academies - 50% of state schools - up from around 200 under Labour 💷 The largest investment in our schools in history - at over £60bn per year next year 🚸 60,000 new special needs school places 🌐 4 out of the 10 top universities in the world ✅ Over 5.8 million apprenticeships ⚙ New high-quality technical qualifications - HTQs, T Levels, Skills Bootcamps 🧒 The largest expansion of childcare provision in our country's history And I've got a clear plan to go further. For the first time in our history, if I'm re-elected on Thursday, I will put technical education on an equal footing with academic education by reforming our post-16 qualification. And I will crack down on rip-off degrees that are neither value for money for students or the taxpayer. Instead, I'll grow apprenticeships by 100,000 every year. What's the other choice? Every time and everywhere Labour have had power, education standards have plummeted. Don't surrender your children's education to Keir Starmer.

Calling all small business owners: I want to speak to you directly. My first experience of business was helping my mum do the books in our local pharmacy. It was there that I first learnt just how difficult running a small business was, but also the transformative impact that small businesses have in our communities. That's why both as Chancellor of the Exchequer and as Prime Minister, I have always strived to put you first. I’m incredibly proud that we have five and a half million small businesses in this country. That isn't just a number to me. It represents five and a half million stories of sacrifice, hard work, and hope. I promise you that if I am re-elected as your Prime Minister in one week's time, I will continue to back you with 👇 ✅ Lower taxes ✅ Less admin ✅ Better access to finance If you take a risk to build your own business, you deserve to build a better future for yourself and your family. But if I am not re-elected as Prime Minister next week, businesses will get higher taxes, more burdensome regulations and a new era of trade union power. I know you don't want this. Business owners should be backed, not punished. But the only way to avoid this is by voting for me on Thursday.