Sunak's Promises on Childcare and Small Boats Hold Him Hostage, Says Kuenssberg.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak's promises on childcare and immigration could prove difficult to keep, potentially damaging the government's reputation. The pledge to expand childcare is a logistical challenge, with nurseries struggling to stay open, while the vow to end migrant crossings across the Channel faces legal and practical obstacles. Meanwhile, Boris Johnson's ongoing Partygate scandal and a vote on the Northern Irish Protocol could cause further disruption. Despite Sunak's allies claiming his approach is starting to work, polls remain poor for the Conservatives ahead of local elections in May.