Rishi Sunak was appointed Prime Minister on 25th October, less than a week after the resignation of Liz Truss. Truss stepped down from the role after facing criticism over the Growth Plan, announced during her short time in office.

As the country prepares for a new Prime Minister, one of the major focal points has been the fiscal approach that the two candidates – Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss – have promised.