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I want to be honest about the challenges we face and the sacrifices that will be required to overcome them. But I also want to give you hope—hope that we can and will build a better future for our children and grandchildren.

Rishi Sunak

First speech as UK Prime Minister outside 10 Downing Street, October 2022 · Checked on 4 March 2026
I want to be honest about the challenges we face and the sacrifices that will be required to overcome them. But I also want to give you hope—hope that we can and will build a better future for our children and grandchildren.

Analysis

The transcript of Sunak's first address outside Number 10 on 25 October 2022 contains the exact wording: “I want to be honest about the challenges we face and the sacrifices that will be required to overcome them. But I also want to give you hope – hope that we can and will build a better future for our children and grandchildren.” No substantial alteration or omission is present, so the statement is accurate.

Background

Rishi Sunak became UK Prime Minister on 25 October 2022 after Liz Truss’s resignation. His inaugural speech to the public was delivered outside Downing Street, where he outlined the economic challenges facing the country and offered a forward‑looking vision. The quoted lines are part of that address.

Verdict summary

The quoted passage matches Rishi Sunak's actual first speech as Prime Minister on 25 October 2022.

Sources consulted

— BBC News – “Rishi Sunak’s first speech as PM: full transcript” (25 Oct 2022)
— The Guardian – “Full transcript of Rishi Sunak’s first speech as prime minister” (25 Oct 2022)
— UK Government – Downing Street official transcript of Sunak’s inaugural address (25 Oct 2022)