The Latest Breaking News from Liz Truss

Opposition seeks to pile pressure on PM as Parliament returns

Parliament returns on Tuesday, after a remarkable recess punctuated by Tory infighting and market turmoil.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022

G7 to hold crisis talks on Ukraine as Putin threatens more strikes

International condemnation grows of Russia’s ‘increasingly reckless tactics’ as civilians killed in missile attacks on Kyiv and other major cities

Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2022

Unearthed 2018 clip shows Liz Truss warn tax cuts like hers could lead to 'boom and bust'

The clip, taken in 2018, showed the PM appearing to contradict her £43billion plan to slash taxes, which will increase the national debt.

Daily Record · Oct 10, 2022

Schools minister accused of MPs’ code breach over £7,200 donation

Jonathan Gullis declared donation to grammars campaign but then failed to mention it when speaking in Commons

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2022

Conor Burns: sacked minister says he has been denied ‘natural justice’

Burns says it is ‘beyond strange’ that he was sacked without being told what the allegation against him was

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2022

Liz Truss’s growth mantra is vacuous and tin-eared

Letters: The prime minister is calling for greed, not growth, says Dr David Scott. Plus letters from Rob Basto, Catherine Dornan and Mike Hine

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2022

Putin’s attack on Ukrainian cities a sign of desperation, says Truss

Russian missiles and drones hit cities across Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022

Liz Truss dreams of growth – but even if she pulls it off, it won’t help Britain

Incomes have stalled while the rich get richer. It’s clear the obsession with GDP has to change, says the University of Sheffield’s Michael Jacobs

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2022

Conor Burns attacks ‘beyond strange’ Liz Truss decision to sack him before misconduct inquiry

Violation of ‘natural justice’, says ex-trade minister suspended by party

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022

No 10 rejects reports that Braverman could make cannabis class A

Spokesperson says ‘no plans’ to reclassify drug despite claims that home secretary supports move

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2022