Boris Johnson ‘not attracted’ by new taxes as he promises cost-of-living help

The transcript discusses the stance on windfall tax, emphasizing the importance of focusing on investment and jobs. It highlights the strong economic position due to low unemployment rates, enabling fiscal support for people. The speaker is not inherently in favor of new taxes but stresses the need to support people through challenges like COVID and rising energy prices, with no options off the table.

What does the speaker mean by 'fiscal firepower'?

In what context does the speaker refer to the aftershocks of COVID?