Liz Truss will be giving her first ever Conservative Party conference as leader today.
After a chaotic fortnight following Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's mini budget which saw both the pound and the Tory poll ratings plummet, (not to mention and embarrassing U-turns that have followed) she needs a strong and decisive conference speech to sure up her premiership. She is expected to try and drive home a message that "everyone will benefit" from her economic plan.
There is sure to be a great deal of interest in Liz Truss' conference speech. To help you plan for it we have put the key details of the speech and what time it will be.
What time is Liz Truss making her speech today?
The Prime Minister Liz Truss will be starting her speech 11.05am. It will be on the main stage and will be televised.
How can you watch Liz Truss' conference speech?
You can watch the speech on the BBC and see the key news lines from it on WalesOnline.
What is Liz Truss expected to say?
The Prime Minister is expected to promise that “everyone will benefit” from her tax cuts. She will say:
Whenever there is change, there is disruption. Not everyone will be in favour. But everyone will benefit from the result - a growing economy and a better future
We need to grow the pie so that everyone gets a better slice. That is why I am determined to take a new approach and break us out of this high-tax, low-growth cycle.
We have a huge talent across the country. We’re not making enough of it. To deliver this, we need to get Britain moving. We cannot have any more drift and delay at this vital time.
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