Watch again: Rishi Sunak gives first speech of 2023

Rishi Sunak has promised to turn the economy around, cut NHS waiting lists and stop migrant boats crossing the English Channel before the general election expected in 2024.

As a central point, he said “something has to change” in the health service and promised more choice for patients, while focusing on cutting waiting lists.

Mr Sunak also used the speech, the first major address of his premiership, to launch a major new policy: Making maths education compulsory for all up to age 18.

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