Tory MP publicly denounces Liz Truss: confirms letter of no confidence | William Wragg. Wragg told the House of Commons if he voted as he wished he would 'lose the whip'. In front of a gloomy Tory rank-and-file in the Commons, a clearly-rattled Ms Truss had earlier admitted she was 'sorry' and had 'made mistakes'. But despite Keir Starmer joking that she will be 'out by … [Read more...]
Liz Truss hounded by resignation demands at PMQs | openDemocracy
Read more here: https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/tagged/liz-truss/ Liz Truss’ third PMQs was marred by multiple calls for her resignation. Keir Starmer listed the measures that have already “gone” and asked why the PM was still there. Now there is word that the threshold of letters for a leadership challenge has been reached. So the calls may be coming from both sides of the … [Read more...]
Can Liz Truss survive as PM – expert explains
Liz Truss was always inheriting a difficult job, with a war in Ukraine, a cost of living crisis and a party in need of a fresh start after 12 years in power and the scandals of Boris Johnson. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) She’s certainly made a mark. Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini budget has been anything but mini, it’s had a huge impact on the markets, mortgages, … [Read more...]
Liz Truss confirms tax U-turn and sacks chancellor
Denis Healey in 1976, Norman Lamont in 1992 and Kwasi Kwarteng today - chancellors all forced to reverse course by the markets. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) Now with Kwasi Kwarteng sacked and the mini-budget lacerated, can the government survive? ----------------------- Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Channel4News Channel 4 News,liz … [Read more...]
UK’s Liz Truss faces down hostile MPs, refuses to resign
British Prime Minister Liz Truss has described herself as “a fighter and not a quitter” as she faces down a hostile opposition and fury from her own Conservative Party over her botched economic plan. Truss on Wednesday attended her first session of Prime Minister’s Questions since newly appointed chancellor Jeremy Hunt ripped up the tax-cutting package unveiled by her new … [Read more...]
Liz Truss says she is ‘a fighter, not a quitter’ as she faces calls to resign
Liz Truss insisted she is “a fighter not a quitter” as she faced calls to resign during a fiery session of PMQs. Standing opposite her at the dispatch box, Sir Keir Starmer claimed the Conservative Party’s economic credibility is “gone” and asked the prime minister: “Why is she still here?” “I am a fighter and not a quitter. I have acted in the national interest to make sure … [Read more...]
God save the King: Liz Truss’ poignant speech after Queen Elizabeth II dies
Breaking news - God save the King: Liz Truss' poignant speech after Queen Elizabeth II dies. The Queen, Britain's longest-serving monarch, has passed away at the age of 96 after 70 years on the throne. Buckingham Palace has said the Queen 'died peacefully' this afternoon at Balmoral. The King and Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral and return to London tomorrow. … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Boris Johnson to resign as Prime Minister
Sky News understands Boris Johnson is to resign as Prime Minister. He is expected to make a statement later today. #borisjohnson #politics #downingstreet #conservatives #tories #resignations For the latest developments go to the Sky News Politics Hub at https://news.sky.com/politicshub SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow … [Read more...]
Boris Johnson on the brink as dozens of his ministers resign – BBC News
Boris Johnson is clinging to power and vowing to fight on, after the resignation of dozens of members of his government. Many believe the British Prime Minister cannot remain in office and will be forced out within days. The latest crisis began with the resignation of Mr Johnson’s Chancellor Rishi Sunak and health secretary Sajid Javid. Since then more than 40 other … [Read more...]
‘Them’s the breaks,’ says Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson has delivered his resignation speech, saying “how sad I am to be giving up the best job in the world, but them’s the breaks”. But he added that “the herd had moved, and when the herd moves, it moves quickly”. Mr Johnson is resigning as Conservative Party Leader but will stay on as Prime Minister until October. Labour says they will call a no-confidence vote if … [Read more...]