Liz Truss is potentially the most intriguing Tory leader this century 🔵 ianbirrell for ipaperviews
Prime Minister Liz Truss arriving at Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff, for a Service of Prayer and Reflection for the life of Queen Elizabeth II
, with emergence of clear ideological divide and a focus on policy difference – although the biggest single fiscal intervention in peacetime history seemed at odds with all that small state rhetoric that won Truss the keys to Downing Street from her party. There have been suggestions the bill of rights, obesity strategy, gambling reforms and a cap on bankers’ bonuses will all be abandoned. Johnson’s increase in national insurance contributions and corporation tax will be ditched, adding another £30bn to the nation’s massive debt pile. There was Sunday paper talk of a VAT cut and lifting income tax thresholds.and the public can make up its mind fast.
It looks bad. Yet one prominent Labour figure told me that while Truss was the candidate they most wanted to win the Tory leadership contest, he felt less sure on this view after observing her first steps in power. The public perspective on leaders is shaped in comparison to their rivals and predecessors.
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