Johnson had hoped to use the conference this week to move past over 18 months of dealing with COVID-19 and focus on his 2019 election promises to address regional inequality, crime, and social care. However, the prime minister now finds himself in a difficult position more than nine months after Britain's exit from the European Union, which he believed would give the country more economic freedom. Instead, he is dealing with issues such as fuel shortages, concerns about Christmas supplies, and rising gas prices. Despite these challenges, Johnson emphasized his government's success in addressing the public's priorities in a statement released before the conference in Manchester. He expressed his determination not to return to the pre-COVID status quo. The concept of Build Back Better involves making changes and improvements as we recover, focusing on important priorities such as social care, job support, climate change, crime prevention, and promoting equality. Despite claims of government support during the pandemic and successful vaccination efforts, critics argue that these statements ignore early mistakes in handling the virus. Some lawmakers, especially those in regions traditionally aligned with the Labour Party, may criticize the withdrawal of state benefits and job support schemes at the conference.