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Peter A Walker

Truss must act immediately on cost-of-living crisis: Sturgeon

Liz Truss was challenged to act immediately on the cost-of-living crisis, as Nicola Sturgeon congratulated the new Tory leader and next prime minister.

The First Minister said she will seek to build a “good working relationship” with her despite “deep” political differences. Their relationship became a talking point in the Tory leadership contest after Truss said she would ignore Sturgeon.

Truss will formally become prime minister on Tuesday when she meets the Queen at Balmoral, after defeating former chancellor Rishi Sunak with around 57% of the vote.

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