Damien Moore: I have ‘complete faith’ in Rishi Sunak

Southport’s MP says his complete focus is on helping the town during what he says is a period of ‘profound challenge’.

Damien Moore, who voted with the government on a recent controversial fracking bill that could seriously impact the coastline around Southport, made the comments as he welcomed the appointment of new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Backbencher Moore reiterated his new boss’s inaugural speech, which warned that many families face tough times in the coming months.

Mr Moore politely welcomed the appointment of Rishi Sunak in a statement this week but was keen to reiterate that his priority is ‘serving his constituents in Southport.’

He said: “Following his meeting with the King, Rishi Sunak has become the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

“We face a set of profound challenges ahead as a country, from the continued impact Covid has had on our NHS, to the global inflationary pressures fanned by Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine, which is pushing up energy bills and the cost of living everywhere.

“Yet it is my strongest belief that many of these same challenges offer new opportunities and a chance to reclaim the future of our country. As the new Prime Minister said, his Government will focus on delivering a stronger NHS, better schools, safer streets, control of our boarders, protection of our environment, support of our armed forces, levelling up, and an economy that embraces the opportunities of Brexit.

“Hard decisions must be made, but I have complete faith in the leadership of Rishi Sunak to make the right decisions for the good of the whole United Kingdom, and for our town, and to ensure that those who need support, are given that support. The new Prime Minister has my full backing, and I will continue to work hard in Parliament to help deliver our manifesto objectives.

“My priority will always be to serve my constituents right across Southport, and so I will continue doing all I can to increase our transport links, protect our local NHS, and to make a success of our £38.5 million Town Deal.”