Jeremy Hunt – Can We Be Rich Again?
- £28
- 29 Sep 26
- The Medieval Hall, Sarum St. Michael Cathedral Close, Salisbury
- 19:00
Photo: Johnny Piper
The failure of successive governments to generate economic growth has been a key factor in British politics over the last decade. In his new book, Can we be rich again? The Surprising Potential of Britain’s Economy, former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt explores the challenges facing the UK economy and argues that Britain has far greater potential than many believe. Despite recent years of low growth and economic uncertainty, he makes the case that the UK’s strengths, including its world-leading technology sector, financial services industry, universities and institutions, provide the foundations for renewed prosperity. Offering both optimism and practical solutions, Hunt sets out a roadmap for how Britain can return to sustainable growth and rising living standards.
‘A refreshingly optimistic plan for growth from someone who knows how things work on the inside.’
Paul Johnson, former Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies
Jeremy Hunt served as Chancellor of the Exchequer from 2022 to 2024, guiding the UK economy through a period marked by high inflation and economic instability. Before becoming Chancellor, he held several senior Cabinet positions, including Foreign Secretary, Health Secretary and Culture Secretary, making him one of the most experienced politicians of his generation. Drawing on more than a decade at the highest levels of government, Hunt brings a unique insider’s perspective to the challenges and opportunities facing the British economy today.