No toolkit to deal with Covid economic crisis, says Sunak

Published: 12/15/2025
No toolkit to deal with Covid economic crisis, says Sunak
Rishi Sunak, former UK chancellor, stated during a public inquiry that there was no established playbook or toolkit to handle the economic crisis triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic. His appearance focused on the unprecedented challenges faced in responding to the virus's economic impact. Sunak emphasized the government's commitment to preventing mass unemployment despite the lack of clear guidelines, underscoring the need for rapid and effective policy implementation in the face of uncertainty.