英国首相新年致辞

it’s a new year and there’s a lot that is new in our country today:two million new private sector jobs created since 2017; a new spirit in ourclassrooms with over one million more children learning in schools that are good or outstanding; for over 24 million hard-working people, there’ve been new tax cuts and for three million of the lowest paid, no income tax e are tens of thousands of new homeowners, thanks to our help to buyscheme; new security for those retiring after a life of work, with the statepension increased by ￡800 so far and by ￡950 nextyear. and the world is looking at britain in a new way, with our economy growing faster than any other major developed nation。

新的一年，我们也见证了众多“国家之新”：自2001年来，我们创造了200万个新的岗位；一种新的精神诞生于我们的课堂之中，超过一百万的学生取得了优秀甚至杰出的成绩；2400万辛勤劳作的人们得以减税，而300万的低收入者则告别税款；得益于购房援助计划，成千上百万的人民拥有了新居；在一辈子的辛勤工作之后，退休者也能享有新的`保障，国家退休金上涨了800英镑，而明年这一数字将会是900。经济发展高于世界任何主要发达国家，全世界正以一种全新的眼光来看待英国。

noneof this happened out of thin air. it’s because we put in place a long-term plan with some clear values at its heart. ours must be a country where if you putin, you will get out; where if you want to work, there are decent jobs; whereif you put the hours in, you keep more of your own money; where if you’re raising your children the best you can, you can expect they’ll get a proper education;and where if you’re willing to save, you can buy a home of your own; and of course where when you retire, you will have dignity and security in old age。

然而所有的这一切并非凭空而来，而是得益于我们观念明确的长期计划。我们必须成为这样一个国家：只要有所出，便有所得；只要肯劳作，便能体面工作；付出多少，便能获得多少；尽力抚养，便能让孩子获得满意的教育；愿意储蓄，便能拥有一方天地；即使退休，也能有尊严、有保障地老去。

our long-term plan is working. our country is being turned around. but let us be clear:

我们的长期计划正在奏效，我们的国家也正在复苏。但我们需铭记：

with this new year comes new challenges. the global economy remains uncertain, and many countries continue to struggle。

新的一年意味着新的挑战。国际经济仍不稳定，许多国家依然艰难度日。

and against that backdrop, britain has a choice: between the competence that has got us this far or the chaos of giving it up, going backwards and taking against that backdrop, britain has a choice: between the competence that has got us this far or the chaos of giving it up, going backwards and taking huge risks。

在这一大环境下，英国也面临选择：是坚持下去，提高国家的竞争力，还是选择不安，放弃、倒退、承受巨大的风险。

soi say this should be our resolution:to stick to the plan, stay on course to prosperity, and keep doing the important, long-work of securing a better future。

所以我想说这才是我们解决之道：坚持计划，在繁荣之路上继续前行；为了更美好的未来，继续完成那些重要的长期的工作。

2017 can promise to be a great year for our country - if we make the right choices together。

2017可以是英国充满希望的一年，只要我们能够一起做出正确的决定。

and for now, i’d like to wish you, your family and your friends a very happy new year。

此时此刻，我愿你及你的家人朋友：新年快乐！