Chancellor Rishi Sunak MP Conservative conference speech cutaways

The transcript discusses the pace of action in addressing challenges, the importance of timeliness, the scale at which the Conservative party operates, and the impact on local communities such as those in Cumbria, exemplified by a butcher shop run by Barbara and Richard Wilson.

What significance does the mention of 'last December' have in the context?

What does the text suggest about the Conservative party's actions?