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Even diehard Conservatives would not vote for her': how Liz Truss tried to remake herself after her spectacular election defeat

Liz Truss's defeat in South West Norfolk marks a significant decline for the Conservative party, evidenced by her delayed response and lack of concession speech.
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Starmer's willingness to be unpopular comes with risks

Political character is essential in leadership, as seen through Starmer's contrasting governance approach with Truss, shaped by mandate and public perception.

Liz Truss is apparently too mad even for a rightwing US audience | John Crace

Liz Truss, once a UK Prime Minister, finds fleeting acceptance in the US among far-right groups despite her unpopularity back home.

Liz Truss' think tank publicly shames Kemi Badenoch for not answering questions

Kemi Badenoch's lack of response to important questions raises concerns about her campaign strategy during a crucial election period.

Liz Truss: Tories would have done better in UK election if I had stayed PM

Liz Truss believes her continued leadership would have improved Conservative performance in the general election by promising effective change.

The Last Days of Liz Truss? review endgame at No 10 is tip of the iceberg

The Last Days of Liz Truss? cleverly examines the brief PM's psyche, showcasing her overconfidence and the resulting missteps during her leadership.

Liz Truss wanted energy deal that would have cost bill-payers 30bn, book reveals

Liz Truss attempted to sign a costly energy deal against Treasury advice, showcasing significant economic mismanagement during her short premiership.

Starmer's willingness to be unpopular comes with risks

Political character is essential in leadership, as seen through Starmer's contrasting governance approach with Truss, shaped by mandate and public perception.

Liz Truss is apparently too mad even for a rightwing US audience | John Crace

Liz Truss, once a UK Prime Minister, finds fleeting acceptance in the US among far-right groups despite her unpopularity back home.

Liz Truss' think tank publicly shames Kemi Badenoch for not answering questions

Kemi Badenoch's lack of response to important questions raises concerns about her campaign strategy during a crucial election period.

Liz Truss: Tories would have done better in UK election if I had stayed PM

Liz Truss believes her continued leadership would have improved Conservative performance in the general election by promising effective change.

The Last Days of Liz Truss? review endgame at No 10 is tip of the iceberg

The Last Days of Liz Truss? cleverly examines the brief PM's psyche, showcasing her overconfidence and the resulting missteps during her leadership.

Liz Truss wanted energy deal that would have cost bill-payers 30bn, book reveals

Liz Truss attempted to sign a costly energy deal against Treasury advice, showcasing significant economic mismanagement during her short premiership.
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Liz Truss claims Britain needs its own Donald Trump

Liz Truss advocates for a right-wing movement in Britain, mirroring US political trends, claiming it is necessary to tackle bureaucratic challenges.
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Liz Truss spent final days in office preparing for Putin to fire nuclear weapons'

Liz Truss prepared for a potential nuclear attack during her final days as Prime Minister.
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UK still suffering from trauma of Liz Truss, says Treasury chief

UK remains affected by Liz Truss's economic decisions, but current circumstances differ from past market panic.

We've all got Liz Truss PTSD, says minister as he defends market reaction to Budget

The current Labour Budget reflects a stark departure from Liz Truss's chaotic mini-Budget, aiming for stability and clear economic communication.

UK still suffering from trauma of Liz Truss, says Treasury chief

UK remains affected by Liz Truss's economic decisions, but current circumstances differ from past market panic.

We've all got Liz Truss PTSD, says minister as he defends market reaction to Budget

The current Labour Budget reflects a stark departure from Liz Truss's chaotic mini-Budget, aiming for stability and clear economic communication.
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Please stop Liz Truss making public appearances. Not for our benefit, but for hers | John Crace

Liz Truss's public appearances have become a spectacle, suggesting a need to halt them for her own well-being.

Truss considered scrapping NHS cancer treatment after crashing economy, book claims

Liz Truss reportedly considered drastic NHS cuts, including cancer treatment elimination, to address economic fallout from her policies.

Liz Truss claims she would have done better than Rishi Sunak at general election

Truss claims she would have improved Conservative election results if she had remained in power. Her tax policies could have countered Reform UK.

Truss at 10 by Anthony Seldon review how not to be PM

The short tenure of Liz Truss as prime minister highlights significant issues within the Conservative Party and raises questions about her impact on the UK's political landscape.

Welcome to the Liz Truss school of free speech: you can criticise anyone except her | Gaby Hinsliff

Disrupting a political event for humor raises ethical questions about free speech and accountability in today's political climate.

The Lettuce That Outlasted Liz Truss Was Honoured With A Blue Plaque Outside This London Tesco

A head of lettuce humorously honored with a blue plaque for outlasting Liz Truss' short prime ministership.

Please stop Liz Truss making public appearances. Not for our benefit, but for hers | John Crace

Liz Truss's public appearances have become a spectacle, suggesting a need to halt them for her own well-being.

Truss considered scrapping NHS cancer treatment after crashing economy, book claims

Liz Truss reportedly considered drastic NHS cuts, including cancer treatment elimination, to address economic fallout from her policies.

Liz Truss claims she would have done better than Rishi Sunak at general election

Truss claims she would have improved Conservative election results if she had remained in power. Her tax policies could have countered Reform UK.

Truss at 10 by Anthony Seldon review how not to be PM

The short tenure of Liz Truss as prime minister highlights significant issues within the Conservative Party and raises questions about her impact on the UK's political landscape.

Welcome to the Liz Truss school of free speech: you can criticise anyone except her | Gaby Hinsliff

Disrupting a political event for humor raises ethical questions about free speech and accountability in today's political climate.

The Lettuce That Outlasted Liz Truss Was Honoured With A Blue Plaque Outside This London Tesco

A head of lettuce humorously honored with a blue plaque for outlasting Liz Truss' short prime ministership.
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Blue plaque erected at Walthamstow Tesco to commemorate lettuce that outlasted Liz Truss

A blue plaque at a Tesco in Walthamstow commemorates the iceberg lettuce that outlasted Liz Truss's 49-day premiership.

Turnip Taliban' leader accuses Liz Truss of cavorting with pro-Trump extremists'

Liz Truss facing backlash for ties with right-wing American group
Blistering criticism of Liz Truss from Tory rebel James Bagge

Liz Truss' book details her short time at No.10 and meeting with the Queen - latest

Liz Truss recalls her short tenure as PM, including a historic meeting with Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral and the challenges she faced.

Blue plaque erected at Walthamstow Tesco to commemorate lettuce that outlasted Liz Truss

A blue plaque at a Tesco in Walthamstow commemorates the iceberg lettuce that outlasted Liz Truss's 49-day premiership.

Turnip Taliban' leader accuses Liz Truss of cavorting with pro-Trump extremists'

Liz Truss facing backlash for ties with right-wing American group
Blistering criticism of Liz Truss from Tory rebel James Bagge

Liz Truss' book details her short time at No.10 and meeting with the Queen - latest

Liz Truss recalls her short tenure as PM, including a historic meeting with Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral and the challenges she faced.
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Liz Truss considered cutting NHS cancer care to pay for tax cuts, claims new book

Liz Truss contemplated drastic cuts to NHS cancer care in a bid to fund tax cuts, revealing the turmoil of her short premiership.

Cleverly refuses to disown Truss tax chaos three times

James Cleverly argues for tax cuts to stimulate economic growth, distancing himself from Liz Truss' policies.

Digested week: sausage surrealism and a bowlful of Doom Loops | Emma Brockes

Keir Starmer's humorous gaffe about Hamas and Liz Truss's bizarre defense of her economic policies illustrate the surrealism in contemporary politics.

Truss hits back at claim she considered cutting all NHS cancer treatment

Liz Truss denied considering cuts to NHS cancer treatments amidst economic turmoil, despite claims in a new biography.

How the Tories Lost Britain

Liz Truss attributes the collapse of the Conservative Party to a drift away from conservative values rather than her own short premiership.

After Labour's dour start, there's still hope for sunshine from Starmer and Reeves | Jonathan Freedland

Labour's cautious approach aims to manage public expectations amid economic challenges, which may lead to long-term strategies for growth.

Liz Truss considered cutting NHS cancer care to pay for tax cuts, claims new book

Liz Truss contemplated drastic cuts to NHS cancer care in a bid to fund tax cuts, revealing the turmoil of her short premiership.

Cleverly refuses to disown Truss tax chaos three times

James Cleverly argues for tax cuts to stimulate economic growth, distancing himself from Liz Truss' policies.

Digested week: sausage surrealism and a bowlful of Doom Loops | Emma Brockes

Keir Starmer's humorous gaffe about Hamas and Liz Truss's bizarre defense of her economic policies illustrate the surrealism in contemporary politics.

Truss hits back at claim she considered cutting all NHS cancer treatment

Liz Truss denied considering cuts to NHS cancer treatments amidst economic turmoil, despite claims in a new biography.

How the Tories Lost Britain

Liz Truss attributes the collapse of the Conservative Party to a drift away from conservative values rather than her own short premiership.

After Labour's dour start, there's still hope for sunshine from Starmer and Reeves | Jonathan Freedland

Labour's cautious approach aims to manage public expectations amid economic challenges, which may lead to long-term strategies for growth.
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I bumped into Liz Truss at a school open day. It was super awks | Zoe Williams

Going to a sixth form college open day can bring unexpected encounters and embarrassments, especially when trying to respect a teenager's boundaries.

Liz Truss claims wokery' being spread in schools and universities

Liz Truss claims wokery is being spread in schools and universities
The PopCons aim to pressure the Prime Minister on taxes, immigration, and human rights

I bumped into Liz Truss at a school open day. It was super awks | Zoe Williams

Going to a sixth form college open day can bring unexpected encounters and embarrassments, especially when trying to respect a teenager's boundaries.

Liz Truss claims wokery' being spread in schools and universities

Liz Truss claims wokery is being spread in schools and universities
The PopCons aim to pressure the Prime Minister on taxes, immigration, and human rights
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Sunak urged to act against Truss for spreading rightwing conspiracy theories

Liz Truss appeared alongside Steve Bannon spreading conspiracy theories about the deep state.
Labour urges Rishi Sunak to take action against Liz Truss for her controversial statements and association with far-right figures.

A deadly Tory plot to dethrone Rishi Sunak or just deadly dodgy?

Rishi Sunak is facing challenges from right-wing Tory rebels and a shadowy Conservative group organized by David Frost.
A mega-poll commissioned by the Conservative group suggests the Tories could win as few as 169 seats in the general election.

On the verge of extinction': Dorries ramps up war on Tories with new book Downfall

Nadine Dorries plans to reveal the internal strife of the Conservative Party in her new book 'Downfall', focusing on recent leadership challenges.

Public don't want to admit they're Tories, says Liz Truss

Liz Truss, former prime minister of Britain, claims that there are many secret conservatives who don't want to admit their affiliation.
Truss criticizes Rishi Sunak's government for not addressing left-wing extremists who she claims have gained control of UK institutions.

Farage to attend Truss's latest comeback bid with launch of Popular Conservatism'

Nigel Farage is attending the launch of Liz Truss's new Popular Conservatism project.
The PopCons movement aims to push Rishi Sunak to adopt hardline policies on immigration and tax before the general election.

Rishi Sunak faces Tory right rebellion over nanny state' smoking ban

Rishi Sunak faces backlash from the Tory right over his youth smoking ban
Liz Truss leads rebellion against PM's ban on sale of cigarettes to those born after 1 January 2009

Sunak urged to act against Truss for spreading rightwing conspiracy theories

Liz Truss appeared alongside Steve Bannon spreading conspiracy theories about the deep state.
Labour urges Rishi Sunak to take action against Liz Truss for her controversial statements and association with far-right figures.

A deadly Tory plot to dethrone Rishi Sunak or just deadly dodgy?

Rishi Sunak is facing challenges from right-wing Tory rebels and a shadowy Conservative group organized by David Frost.
A mega-poll commissioned by the Conservative group suggests the Tories could win as few as 169 seats in the general election.

On the verge of extinction': Dorries ramps up war on Tories with new book Downfall

Nadine Dorries plans to reveal the internal strife of the Conservative Party in her new book 'Downfall', focusing on recent leadership challenges.

Public don't want to admit they're Tories, says Liz Truss

Liz Truss, former prime minister of Britain, claims that there are many secret conservatives who don't want to admit their affiliation.
Truss criticizes Rishi Sunak's government for not addressing left-wing extremists who she claims have gained control of UK institutions.

Farage to attend Truss's latest comeback bid with launch of Popular Conservatism'

Nigel Farage is attending the launch of Liz Truss's new Popular Conservatism project.
The PopCons movement aims to push Rishi Sunak to adopt hardline policies on immigration and tax before the general election.

Rishi Sunak faces Tory right rebellion over nanny state' smoking ban

Rishi Sunak faces backlash from the Tory right over his youth smoking ban
Liz Truss leads rebellion against PM's ban on sale of cigarettes to those born after 1 January 2009
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Truss at 10 by Anthony Seldon review the leader who made history for all the wrong reasons

Liz Truss's short premiership exemplifies failures in leadership and economic competence, resulting in a critical analysis of her tenure in Anthony Seldon's new book.

Liz Truss book: Key revelations from the ex-PM's 49 days in No10

Liz Truss's new book, 'Ten Years to Save the West,' unveils jaw-dropping tales of her brief time as Prime Minister, including dealing with Queen's death and interactions with Boris Johnson.

Liz Truss says Queen told her to pace yourself' but admits she didn't listen

Late Queen Elizabeth II advised Liz Truss to 'pace yourself' as prime minister, warning of the aging effects of the role.
Despite the advice, Truss admits in her new book that she did not take the Queen's advice to heart during their last meeting.

Liz Truss thought why me, why now?' after Queen's death, new memoir reveals

Liz Truss reflects on shock and disbelief after learning of Queen Elizabeth II's death shortly after becoming Prime Minister.

Meeting with the Queen's and fleas in No.10 among revelations in Liz Truss' new book

Fascinating insights from Liz Truss' memoir including predictions on her premiership, details of the late Queen's meetings, and revelations about pests in No. 10.

Truss at 10 by Anthony Seldon review the leader who made history for all the wrong reasons

Liz Truss's short premiership exemplifies failures in leadership and economic competence, resulting in a critical analysis of her tenure in Anthony Seldon's new book.

Liz Truss book: Key revelations from the ex-PM's 49 days in No10

Liz Truss's new book, 'Ten Years to Save the West,' unveils jaw-dropping tales of her brief time as Prime Minister, including dealing with Queen's death and interactions with Boris Johnson.

Liz Truss says Queen told her to pace yourself' but admits she didn't listen

Late Queen Elizabeth II advised Liz Truss to 'pace yourself' as prime minister, warning of the aging effects of the role.
Despite the advice, Truss admits in her new book that she did not take the Queen's advice to heart during their last meeting.

Liz Truss thought why me, why now?' after Queen's death, new memoir reveals

Liz Truss reflects on shock and disbelief after learning of Queen Elizabeth II's death shortly after becoming Prime Minister.

Meeting with the Queen's and fleas in No.10 among revelations in Liz Truss' new book

Fascinating insights from Liz Truss' memoir including predictions on her premiership, details of the late Queen's meetings, and revelations about pests in No. 10.
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A king's novels, a great ape and a legendary birthplace take the Thursday quiz

This week's quiz features questions themed around kings and queens across various topics.
Participants face increased pressure as there are fewer questions this week.
The quiz is designed to be fun and entertain trivia enthusiasts.

Labour is fair game': Led By Donkeys says it will hold government to account

Led By Donkeys will continue to hold the Labour government accountable, using satire to critique all political leaders.
The group's recent stunt against Liz Truss exemplifies their approach to political satire and accountability.

Hall shares theory on how activists upstaged Truss

Activist stunt during Liz Truss's speech highlights concerns over free speech and security at public events.

Liz Truss says she 'probably shouldn't' have called herself an LGBTQ ally

Liz Truss admits to falsely claiming LGBTQ+ allyship to oppose gender self-ID

Liz Truss, lettuce and Deep State: Seven car crash moments from former PM's book tour

Liz Truss heavily promoted her memoirs, which quickly became the fourth best-selling book on Amazon despite negative reviews.

Liz Truss calls on David Cameron to give Israel more support after Iran attack

Liz Truss calls for more support for Israel from the UK following Iran's attack.

Truss accuses Biden of utter hypocrisy' over reaction to disastrous mini-Budget

Liz Truss accuses President Biden of hypocrisy and ignorance for criticizing UK's mini-Budget policies.

Truss blames Boris's dog for No 10 fleas and reveals she wanted to sack bank governor

Liz Truss reveals extreme intentions in new book: Downing Street infested with fleas, wanted to sack Bank of England governor, pondered drastic economic policies.

Mother of dead Briton who fought in Ukraine says Liz Truss has blood on her hands'

Liz Truss was accused of having blood on her hands for encouraging Britons to join the war in Ukraine.
Harry Gregg decided to enlist in the Ukraine conflict after Liz Truss supported Britons traveling to fight the Russians.
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Former British PM Liz Truss announces new political movement ahead of polls

Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has launched the 'Popular Conservatism' movement, aiming to shift the Conservative Party to the right.
Truss and her supporters argue that it's time to return to traditional conservative values on issues like immigration, climate change, and state regulation.
Truss blames her party colleagues for prioritizing popularity over standing up for conservative ideals, while Rees-Mogg criticizes human rights legislation and the international elite.

Liz Truss to launch new group in bid to push Rishi Sunak on Tory manifesto

Liz Truss is setting up a new Conservative faction called Popular Conservatism to push Rishi Sunak further to the right with the party's general election manifesto.
The group aims to help shape the next Conservative manifesto and deliver popular Tory policies.

Liz Truss did nothing wrong' over Tommy Robinson hero' comment, Tory minister says

Liz Truss defended by Chris Philp
Liz Truss under scrutiny for media appearances and silence on far-right figure

Former British PM Liz Truss announces new political movement ahead of polls

Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has launched the 'Popular Conservatism' movement, aiming to shift the Conservative Party to the right.
Truss and her supporters argue that it's time to return to traditional conservative values on issues like immigration, climate change, and state regulation.
Truss blames her party colleagues for prioritizing popularity over standing up for conservative ideals, while Rees-Mogg criticizes human rights legislation and the international elite.

Liz Truss to launch new group in bid to push Rishi Sunak on Tory manifesto

Liz Truss is setting up a new Conservative faction called Popular Conservatism to push Rishi Sunak further to the right with the party's general election manifesto.
The group aims to help shape the next Conservative manifesto and deliver popular Tory policies.

Liz Truss did nothing wrong' over Tommy Robinson hero' comment, Tory minister says

Liz Truss defended by Chris Philp
Liz Truss under scrutiny for media appearances and silence on far-right figure
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Liz Truss questioned on 'deep state' comments

Remarks at CPAC raised eyebrows
Controversy over interview with Steve Bannon

Is Liz Truss trying to rebrand as a US right-wing darling?

Liz Truss's diminished status post-UK Prime Ministership at CPAC.
Ms. Truss aligning with Trump, Farage, and Bannon at CPAC.

Liz Truss questioned on 'deep state' comments

Remarks at CPAC raised eyebrows
Controversy over interview with Steve Bannon

Is Liz Truss trying to rebrand as a US right-wing darling?

Liz Truss's diminished status post-UK Prime Ministership at CPAC.
Ms. Truss aligning with Trump, Farage, and Bannon at CPAC.
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Tory MP's populism warning over Truss's new group

Tory MP Tobias Ellwood criticizes the launch of the Popular Conservatism campaign
Ellwood believes his party does not need another faction

Ex Neighbours star Holly Valance rants about c**p left' at Liz Truss PopCon launch

Holly Valance supports Jacob Rees-Mogg for prime minister and criticizes left-wing political ideas.
Valance praises Liz Truss and other conservative speakers at the launch of her Popular Conservatism group.

The seven most bizarre takeaways from Liz Truss's Popular Conservatism launch

Liz Truss launches Popular Conservatism movement to unite the Tory party with hardline policies on taxes, immigration, and human rights.
Truss criticizes Tory colleagues for being more focused on their next job and popularity at dinner parties than conservative principles.

Liz Truss targets 'secret Tories' with new campaign

Liz Truss has launched a campaign called Popular Conservatism to bring together Britain's secret conservatives and fight against left-wing extremists.
Truss accuses Tory ministers of pandering to anti-capitalists and caring more about popularity than policies that resonate with voters.

Britain 'full of secret Conservatives' - Liz Truss

Democracy has become unfashionable
PopCons must restore faith in democracy
Left has been on the march in UK institutions, corporate world, and globally

Tory rising star described Donald Trump as refreshing'

Mhairi Fraser, a Tory rising star and ally of Liz Truss, described Donald Trump as 'incredibly refreshing' in 2016.
Fraser is set to speak at the launch of Truss's new Popular Conservatism Tory pressure group, along with other prominent speakers.

Turnip Taliban bid to unseat Liz Truss

James Bagge, a former lawyer and army officer, plans to stand against Liz Truss as an independent candidate in the upcoming general election.
Bagge is part of a group of dissident Tories known as the Turnip Taliban who are critical of Truss and her selection as the candidate for South West Norfolk.

Labour pledges to clean up politics' after outrage over Liz Truss honours list

Labour promises no resignation honours list if Keir Starmer becomes PM
Labour vows to clean up politics, ban second jobs for MPs, and root out cronyism

Jacob Rees-Mogg makes desperate plea in defence of shameless' Liz Truss honours

Liz Truss' decision to hand out peerages and top gongs to supporters of her short and disastrous premiership has been branded the lettuce list by her critics.

Labour MP claims Liz Truss resignation honours are rewards for failure'

00:19 Liz Truss's long-awaited resignation honours list has been branded rewards for failure by Labour MP Jonathan Ashworth.

Liz Truss hands peerages to Vote Leave supremos in her resignation honours list

Former prime minister Liz Truss has doled out peerages to the men who played key roles in masterminding Britain's exit from the European Union.

Liz Truss gives peerages to Brexit architect and Tory donor

Liz Truss has been allowed to confer a host of honours and three new peerages, including for key figures in the Brexit campaign, a Tory donor, and her former deputy chief of staff.
Critics argue that these honours are a slap in the face to working people and a reward for Tory failure instead of being for those committed to public service.

Liz Truss unveils resignation honours list

By Brian Wheeler & Peter Saull
Ms Truss, who spent 49 days in office, nominated Conservative donor Jon Moynihan and ex-Vote Leave chief Matthew Elliott for seats in the Lords.
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