Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister, is anticipated to face significant challenges this week amid warnings from experts about a potential rise in inflation to 5%. Discussions on the matter highlight this period as possibly Sunak's toughest week, with inflation figures expected to underscore economic pressures. Furthermore, there are concerns about wage increases not aligning with targets, exacerbating the situation. The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, responded to the inflation figures, emphasizing that inflation does not decrease in a straight line but reassured that their plan is on track, despite inflation unexpectedly holding at 4% against a target of 2%. This week also sees political implications for Sunak, with the possibility of losing two Commons seats, juxtaposing Labour's own challenges.
“Inflation never falls in a straight line.” Chancellor @Jeremy_Hunt responds to this morning’s @ONS inflation stats 👇 https://t.co/mFsdBzknXS
'Inflation never falls in a straight line. We are not going to be able to relieve pressure on families until we hit that target of 2%.' Chancellor @Jeremy_Hunt reacts to today's ONS figures as inflation unexpectedly holds at 4% https://t.co/dzrXafP5JN 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/2V1x9CY50o
“Inflation never falls in a perfect straight line, but the plan is working.” Chancellor @Jeremy_Hunt responds to this morning’s inflation figures from the @ONS. https://t.co/r4C2ASL7RL
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“Rishi Sunak could lose two Commons seats by Friday and yet Labour look like they might have a worse week.” 🖊️ @freddiejh8 https://t.co/tR9jtcMT7N
Inflation expected to have risen in blow for Sunak as wage rises ‘not falling in line’ with target https://t.co/tAvITXUHDj #inflation #Sunak #wages
'This feels like Rishi Sunak's week of maximum danger...' With the UK set for an inflation rise and a possible recession, @AndrewMarr9 predicts a 'week from hell' for the Prime Minister. https://t.co/NFQ5uwkLaM
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“The Prime Minister is about to have a week from hell.” Ian Collins says Rishi Sunak is set for tough times ahead as experts warn the impending inflation numbers will show a rise back up to 5%. @iancollinsuk https://t.co/8eHEUVst9A