Johnson reaffirms his commitment to the British people after overcoming the internal censure motion

MADRID, 9 Jun. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The president of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, has reaffirmed this Thursday his commitment to the British people and has assured that he will continue to address the increase in the cost of living while fulfilling "the primary mission of the Government" of uniting the country.

"Over the coming weeks, the Government will put in place reforms to help people cut costs in all areas of household spending, from food to energy, childcare, transport and housing," Johnson said in a statement shared by Downing Street. .

These statements by the British president come after a motion of censure raised by the Conservative Party deputies themselves was overcome this Monday after obtaining 211 votes in his favor and only 148 against him.

Aware of his delicate situation, Johnson - who has obtained less than the 226 votes comparable to the result obtained by his predecessor Theresa May in another internal vote of no confidence - has promised more reforms to boost the productivity of the United Kingdom and increase productivity of the country to achieve "a strong and healthy economy.

"Too many people are spending huge sums of money on the private rental market when that money could be better spent investing in their future, in the form of mortgage payments on their own home," said the British prime minister, who has announced a incentive plan so that citizens can save for a deposit "regardless of their financial situation".

According to the latest data collected by the YouGov pollster, more than 60 percent of British citizens disapprove of the current government's management, while 33 percent believe that Labor leader Keir Starmer would be the best prime minister the United Kingdom could have. , compared to 25 percent defend Johnson.