Who said it?

“The aftershock of Covid and Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is driving up inflation in the UK and around the world. This insidious tax is eating into pay cheques, household budgets and savings, while thwarting any chance of long-term economic growth”

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt as inflation reached 11.1%, the highest for 41 years.

“We are working hard with our suppliers to resolve the industry challenges which are currently affecting all supermarkets, and to make sure as many customers as possible can buy eggs we have introduced a temporary limit of two boxes per customer” - Asda amid supply disruptions caused by rising costs and bird flu.

“The deputy prime minister knows his behaviour is unacceptable, so what is he still doing here?” Labour deputy leader Angela

Rayner at prime minister’s questions to Justice Secretary Dominic Raab, who faces an investigation into two formal complaints against him.

“I’m confident I behaved professionally throughout but of course I will engage thoroughly and look forward to transparently addressing any claims that have been made” - Dominic Raab

responds.

“Awaab’s death does make painfully clear why we must do everything we can to better protect tenants. So, our Social Housing Regulation Bill will bring in a rigorous new regime that holds landlords like these to account for the decency of their homes” - Housing Secretary Michael Gove after the death of Awaab Ishak, two, who suffered prolonged exposure to mould in a housing association flat.