Shouldn't come as any surprise though. Like Truss, he laid his stall out during the original Tory leadership campaign and, much as she stuck to her plans when elected so will he. Only difference is that Truss's brief spell in power has made the situation worse for him to take over from.

It's not going to be good though is it? Interest rates will only come down very slowly, if at all, the cost of foods and groceries will continue to rise, energy costs will increase again (despite BP recently announcing bumper profits ) salaries will stagnate and essential public services will continue to be cut. Tory "austerity" will be so much fun! Come on Starmer, if you have one, show us that viable alternative!