We face immense challenges at home and abroad. The cost of living crisis is biting in the wake of the pandemic and Vladimir Putin’s appalling war in Ukraine. Economic growth has been sluggish and hard-working people are being squeezed by the highest tax burden in 70 years.
Bold leadership will be required to tackle these challenges, rather than tired economic managerialism. I know this is felt widely, having spoken to hundreds of our members across the United Kingdom. That is why I am stepping up to the plate with a clear plan to get growth going and unleash our full potential through unashamedly Conservative ideas.
Today, I am in Cardiff to show how we will deliver for the Welsh people under my leadership. I will work with the Welsh Conservatives in the Senedd to build an aspiration nation, where everyone from all parts and all backgrounds has the opportunity to realise their dreams. We will do that by delivering on our promises in 2019, which inspired over half a million people to vote for our party across the country, from Monmouth to Yns Mon.
