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Ryan Shorthouse

There is a reason Liz Truss is pushing controversial policies now

Ryan Shorthouse is the founder and director of Bright Blue

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Our new PM been constantly underestimated — often mocked — throughout her political career, despite being a clever political operator, being one of the longest serving current Cabinet Ministers and building a distinctive media profile and fan base.

She indulges comparisons with the first female PM. Margaret Thatcher too was belittled by powerful public school men across the establishment, but ultimately enjoyed the last laugh.

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