Kwarteng insists he had ‘no other choice’ but to do something different with economy Chancellor’s comments come as Liz Truss admits government caused ‘disruption’ of markets The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2022
Minister says Liz Truss ‘enjoying’ new policy direction and welfare cuts are needed – as it happened Levelling up secretary Simon Clarke says PM is ‘astonishingly resilient’ and will continue to do what ‘she believes is right’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2022
Kwasi Kwarteng says he had to do 'something different' after causing budget chaos The Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has defended his mini-budget that sent the financial markets into a spin by saying he was left with "no other choice" and needed to do "something different" Daily Mirror · Oct 1, 2022
‘Cruel and greedy’: high earners on Kwasi Kwarteng ditching top tax rate Seven people in 45% tax bracket that chancellor is abolishing share how they feel about decision The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2022
We had no choice but to do something different with economy, says Kwarteng Liz Truss has admitted the Government caused ‘disruption’ of the markets, but insisted they were right to act. The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2022
The Weekly Wrap for Saturday, 1 October 2022 Honest and timely feedback is crucial when someone is starting a new role. This is true of any organisation: No. 10 Downing Street included . It's been 24 days since the investiture of Liz Truss as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. How's she doing? inkl Originals · Oct 1, 2022
Lamborghini Huracan Evo Spyder: Obviously you’re going to enjoy driving the thing On the road, all I can say is that it’s the kind of car you don’t really want to get out of. I’d move in, if I could afford it, writes Sean O'Grady The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022
Truss admits mini-budget caused disruption, but says there is ‘clear plan’ ‘Not everyone will like what we are doing’, PM says of tax cut pledges but says she is determined to see them through The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2022
'Pensioners beware, expect the Tory's triple lock to hit the poorest in society' Paul Routledge says don't fall for more of their lies, the Conservatives are desperate to get shot of the triple lock for good Daily Mirror · Sep 30, 2022
Truss concedes that £45bn mini-budget tax cuts caused ‘disruption' 'I recognise there has been disruption but it was really, really important we were able to get help to families as soon as possible' Wales Online · Sep 30, 2022
Kwasi Kwarteng to keep expert OBR Budget verdict secret for nearly two months Chancellor resists calls for ‘reset moment’ for economy despite OBR promising forecast next Friday The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022
Inside the breakdown of the UK’s mortgage machine Market turmoil sparked by mini-budget saw banks scrambling and 1,688 home loans pulled from shelves Financial Times · Sep 30, 2022
Truss admits £45bn mini-budget tax cuts did cause ‘disruption’ The Prime Minister insisted Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng was right to act to get the economy moving. The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2022
'Anyone paying attention' knew Liz Truss planned tax cuts, Alister Jack says ONE of Liz Truss’s ministers has said “anyone paying attention” to the Tory leadership election would know she had planned to cut taxes. The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2022
The Guardian - US · Sep 30, 2022 How Liz Truss plunged the UK to the brink of recession in just one month The new prime minister began September promising a ‘new era’ for Britain. One economic crisis later, she has delivered
Chronicle Live · Sep 30, 2022 MP hits out at 'embarrassing' Prime Minister after Labour's poll lead surge Some polls have given the party a 30 point lead plus over the Conservatives
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2022 Why OBR forecast is being held back until Kwarteng’s next fiscal plan Huge policy changes are needed to get UK back on track – so early publication would give an incomplete picture
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2022 The Guardian view on Tory shock therapy: the wrong medicine for the country Editorial: Liz Truss’s policies have put the Tories behind Labour by 30 points. Without reversing course she will be in office but not in power
Tribune News Service · Sep 30, 2022 Truss should resign as UK prime minister, more than half of Brits say More than half of Britons think Liz Truss should quit as UK premier, according to a YouGov poll that adds to her woes less than a month into the job.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2022 Keir Starmer can lock the imploding Tories out for a decade – if he gets the message right Labour has a brief window to sear a narrative into the public’s mind, so the Conservatives are saddled with this crisis for years, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
The Conversation · Sep 30, 2022 Three reasons a weak pound is bad news for the environment The day before new UK chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget plan for economic growth, a pound would buy you about $1.13. After financial markets rejected the plan, the pound suddenly sunk to around $1.07. Though it has since rallied thanks to major intervention from the Bank of England, the currency remains…
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2022 Liz Truss to push ahead with unlimited ‘investment zones’ despite costs row Exclusive: Concerns about not capping number of areas allowed to get favourable tax and planning treatment
Nottingham Post · Sep 30, 2022 Government's energy bill support will 'only marginally' help households Nottingham experts have had their say on a raft of government policies
Wales Online · Sep 30, 2022 Kwasi Kwarteng's old boss is making a fortune betting on falling pound Crispin Odey described his bets against government debt as "the gifts that keep on giving"
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2022 How Kwasi Kwarteng’s budget-busting growth plan turned into week from hell Tories head to conference with rocketing mortgage rates, a sterling crash and a 33-point poll lead for Labour