Sunak Promises to Tackle Cost-of-Living Crisis Through Welfare System

Rishi Sunak during a hustings event in Cheltenham, England, as part of the campaign to be leader of the Conservative Party and the next prime minister, on Aug. 11, 2022. Ben Birchall/PA Media

In the leadership race for the Conservative party, Rishi Sunak has stepped up his promises to tackle the cost-of-living crisis as he tries the close in on rival Liz Truss.

Sunak said on Thursday that he will use the “tried-and-tested” welfare system to give targeted support on top of the VAT cut he previously promised.