We're now come to questions to Prime Minister, Jals Wartling.

Thank you, Mr Speaker. Question 1, if you please.

Mr. Speaker, I know the whole House will join me in congratulating Vaughan Getheng on his election as Welsh Labour leader and expected election as First Minister of Wales and also offering Mark Drakeford our best wishes on his retirement.

The Government I lead will always work tirelessly to benefit the lives of people across

the United Kingdom and I look forward to working constructively with the new First

Minister to deliver for the people of Wales.

This morning I had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others.

In addition to my duties in this House, I shall have further such meetings later today.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The people of Clacton have had a tough time with the cost of living,

and I'm doing everything I can. I am doing everything I can to support them. With that in

mind, does he agree with me, my right-in-lawful friend,

agree with me that cutting inflation is the very best way to do that?

Yes. And that today's statistics are very welcome, and can he reassure my constituents

that he'll continue working hard to get inflation as low as possible, to protect their savings,

help with their bills, and give them the financial security they deserve.

Mr. Speaker, today's figures show that our plan is working.

Inflation has fallen to 3.4 percent from its peak, over 11%, down by almost 70%.

This steepest fall since the 80s and now at the lowest level since September 2021.

And people's pay packets are going further, with real wages growing for eight months in a

row and taxes being cut by £900 for the average worker.

And that is why we need to stick to the plan to deliver a brighter future for our country.

Thank you.

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