The Evening Standard’s Political Editor, Nicholas Cecil, gives his analysis of Rishi Sunak’s high-anticipated speech at the Conservative Party conference.
From the cancelling of the Manchester leg of HS2 for a new ‘Northern Network’ and redevelopment around Euston Station, to a proposed change in the legal age of smoking, and the replacement of A-levels.
The Prime Minister was also keen to showcase more of a personal side of himself during his speech, something that was highlighted by a surprise introduction from his wife, Akshuta Mutry.
Nicholas Cecil, breaks down all the key announcements, shares his thoughts on where this leaves the Conservatives now, and what Labour will need to deliver at their party conference next week.
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