The Latest Breaking News from Liz Truss

Therese Coffey in COP27 gaffes as Tory tries to defend Rishi Sunak's climate talks no-show

First the Environment Secretary said she wasn't 'aware' Joe Biden is attending, after the Washington Post reported he will. Then she said the Autumn Statement would be 'right in the middle', which it isn't

Daily Mirror · Oct 28, 2022

Budget 2022: What time is Jeremy Hunt’s speech and how can you watch it live?

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt’s economic policies will be revealed soon

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2022

PM eyes £50 billion tax hikes and spending cuts amid ‘massive fiscal black hole’

The figures won't be finalised until the latest forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility are received

Insider UK · Oct 28, 2022

Austerity George Osborne visits Downing Street as Rishi Sunak prepares to slash £50BILLION

The cuts-happy former Chancellor was spotted arriving for talks at 11 Downing Street as it emerged Chancellor Jeremy Hunt now has to fill a £50bn black hole

Daily Mirror · Oct 28, 2022

Up to King Charles whether he wishes to attend Cop27, says Thérèse Coffey

Environment secretary defends Rishi Sunak’s decision not to go to climate conference in Sharm el-Sheikh

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022

Liz Truss ‘enjoying well-deserved break’ after becoming shortest-serving PM

Cabinet minister Therese Coffey says she is looking forward to her ‘good friend’ returning to the backbenches after a ‘short break’ with her family.

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022

Scottish Tory MP John Lamont given ministerial role after David Duguid sacking

SCOTTISH Tory MP John Lamont has been appointed as a minister in the Scotland Office following the reported sacking of his colleague David Duguid.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 28, 2022

The 'surprising' finding of an online poll about COVID-19 vaccines is not what it seems

A news.com.au poll on vaccine satisfaction was shared dozens of times in online groups populated by anti-vax activists, some with direct call outs encouraging manipulation of the results.

ABC News · Oct 27, 2022

What will happen to Rishi Sunak's leadership pledges as PM 'stands by' £10 fine for NHS no-shows

He made specific promises during his initial summer battle against Liz Truss

Wales Online · Oct 27, 2022

As UK politics descends into chaos, might Australia finally have reached a point of stability?

Three prime ministers – Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and, now, Rishi Sunak – in less than two months. The leadership tumult in the cradle of parliamentary democracy, Westminster, is a source of macabre fascination.

The Conversation · Oct 27, 2022