Politics

Liz Truss to close Tory conference by defending 'new approach' – after turbulent gathering

Liz Truss will wrap up the Conservative Party conference by defending her approach and pledging a "new Britain for the new era" - after a week of U-turns and infighting.
After only 28 days, Liz Truss has had the worst possible start - can she win back control?

In power for just 28 days - and for 10 of them politics was paused following the death of the Queen - it has been the worst possible start for Liz Truss.
UK's economic policies could cause 'many more deaths' than COVID - with government urged to protect the 'most vulnerable'

The government's economic policies could be causing "many more deaths" than the COVID-19 pandemic, an academic has warned.
Home Secretary Suella Braverman attacks Tory MPs who 'staged coup' over 45p tax rate and 'Benefit Street culture' in Britain

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has attacked Tory MPs who she claims "staged a coup" against the prime minister over her plan to scrap the 45p tax rate.
Liz Truss says she has 'absolutely no shame' in performing tax cut U-turn

Liz Truss says she had "absolutely no shame" in performing a dramatic U-turn on the government's plan to scrap the 45p higher rate of tax.

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