Lucy Fisher, The Telegraph's Deputy Political Editor, joined Rishi Sunak as he toured four businesses in Wolverhampton one year on from launching his 'Plan for Jobs'.

First up the Chancellor visited a joist manufacturer, then it was on to an art gallery, followed by a gym, and finally a car mechanic training centre.

"The plan is working, it's making a difference," the Chancellor told her, after meeting with business owners, workers and apprentices.

"People can look forward to a brighter future, the economy is moving up a gear. The engine's roaring and we're growing."

He rallied Britons to return to the office as soon as 'work from home' guidance lifts, highlighting the benefits of in-person work for those at the start of their career.

"For young people especially, that ability to be in your office, be in your workplace, learn from others more directly, is something that's really important and I look forward to us slowly getting back to that."

The Chancellor was quizzed about other pressing concerns too, such as the hospitality industry's concern about the Government's self-isolation rules.

"I understand people's frustrations with it and I totally get that," Mr Sunak said. "What I'd say to people is that we're pursuing what I think is a balanced and cautious approach.

"That's appropriate and be patient.

"The package that's being delivered when we go to Step Four is a significant positive for the industry."

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