5pm press conference from the PM

[Dave Blue]

Am surprised by today's news.

The reality is that the last four years have been very difficult economically. Nearly all of that has not been caused by the govt, although of course an argument can be made they made it worse or whatever, but the reality is that the news this year is, and will be, better than has been the case.

I'm surprised they aren't waiting til early autumn for more of that to feed through, whilst still benefitting from any general feel good factor that summer brings.

Are you joking? Apart from consistent rising bills, mortgage payments have rocketed. Perhaps you don’t have one.