James Sunderland welcomes news that the Government's economic plan is working with inflation down to 2.3% despite the global macro-shocks of the pandemic and Russian invasion of Ukraine. This is good for the people in Bracknell Forest who want low inflation, higher employment, higher wages and higher growth.
James Sunderland (Bracknell) (Con)
Given the global macro-shocks faced during this Parliament, particularly the pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it is quite remarkable that we have got inflation back down to 2.3%. It is testament to good fiscal policy, and we are leading the way within the G7. Does the Minister agree that, for those constituents living in Bracknell Forest who want low inflation, higher employment, higher wages and higher growth, sticking to the plan is absolutely the right thing to do?
The Economic Secretary to the Treasury (Bim Afolami)
My hon. Friend is a brilliant champion for Bracknell Forest, a part of the country that I know well, and I completely agree with his remarks.