In his speech, Sir Keir Starmer expressed that the nation must prepare for 'short-term pain for long-term gain,' emphasizing a challenging but necessary path forward.
Addressing the decision to withdraw winter fuel payments, he acknowledged, 'I didn't want to means-test the winter fuel payment but it was a choice we had to take,' indicating the difficult financial circumstances.
Starmer criticized previous Conservative leadership, claiming, 'We discovered a 22bn black hole in the public finances,' highlighting the challenges his government faces in rectifying economic issues.
With the upcoming autumn Budget likely to be 'painful,' Starmer admitted, 'There will be big asks of the country,' encouraging public support for tough financial decisions ahead.
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