Truss urges west to safeguard Taiwan security ‘before it’s too late’ In Tokyo speech to conservative lawmakers, former British PM issues warning about Chinese aggression The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2023
Liz Truss’s delusional speech about China is digging the trenches of a second cold war Does she really think Xi’s threats to Taiwan will be stopped by the sabre-rattling of the failed PM of a former colonial power? asks foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2023
Former Tory chairman makes bizarre sex joke as Liz Truss makes return in speech Sir Jake Berry suggested interventions by former Prime Ministers should be "like sex in a long and happy relationship - infrequent but always anticipated with glee" Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2023
Liz Truss: learn lessons of Russian aggression and stand up to China now Ms Truss was speaking in Japan in her first public speech since her resignation as prime minister. The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023
UK too soft on China and must stand up to communist regime, warns Liz Truss Former PM to make first speech since her turbulent stint at No 10 The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023
Kwasi Kwarteng STILL supports 'general direction' of his economy-destroying mini budget Former Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng is sticking by the "general direction" of his mini budget that crashed the UK economy, but admits that he has regrets Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2023
Truss to call for tough sanctions against China if it escalates Taiwan tensions Former PM will warn in Tokyo ‘free world is in danger’ in apparent attempt to put pressure on Rishi Sunak The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2023
Truss to call on G7 to agree China sanctions if Taiwan conflict escalates The former prime minister is due to address a conference in Japan on Friday which has been organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China. The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023
Brexit: Rishi Sunak in Northern Ireland for talks ahead of expected protocol deal PM trying to ‘engage’ parties ahead of imminent agreement – but DUP remains defiant The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023
Silence from Jeremy Corbyn’s allies after he is purged by Keir Starmer Only Diane Abbott, Corbyn’s oldest ally, has spoken out Evening Standard · Feb 16, 2023
Less than a third of public believe UK is being run with integrity ONLY a third of the public believes the UK Government is running the country properly, competently and seriously, according to a new poll. The National (Scotland) · Feb 16, 2023
Competitor or adversary? West struggles to define relationship with Beijing US’s most vital trade partner and main long-term competitor presents a sticky ‘pacing challenge’ The Guardian - US · Feb 16, 2023
Memorable moments of Scotland's longest-serving First Minister Nicola Sturgeon Nicola Sturgeon says she is too divisive to continue leading Scotland. Take a look at some of the moments that defined her career. ABC News · Feb 15, 2023
The key moments from Nicola Sturgeon's time as First Minister NICOLA Sturgeon has resigned as Scotland’s First Minister having spent more than eight years in the role. The National (Scotland) · Feb 15, 2023
Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2023 Nicola Sturgeon's key moments and controversies as First Minister dramatically quits Love her or loathe her, Nicola Sturgeon has become one of the most-recognised figures in UK politics in decades, and has never been afraid to stand up to the government in Westminster
The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023 Six in 10 say UK not being run competently or with integrity, says poll An Ipsos poll found Sir Keir Starmer is more trusted to tell the truth than the Prime Minister.
Evening Standard · Feb 15, 2023 Politicians who take the free fizz but still rubbish the arts — I see you Going to the Brit Awards or any swanky ceremony is always special and I’m very lucky to be invited. Although as I have got older, there’s the inevitable terror about what to wear. That’s why I won’t hear a word said against Madonna. Good for her. I could barely manage…
The Guardian - UK · Feb 15, 2023 UK rehearsing economic fallout scenarios if China invades Taiwan Exclusive: Whitehall officials planning strategy to tackle disruption to global supply chains in the aftermath of an attack
The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023 As Rishi Sunak concludes tortuous Northern Ireland deal, Boris Johnson watches and waits The prime minister has an easier ride than his predecessors on a deal with Brussels – provided Johnson likes it
The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023 Foreign Office spent £500,000 on luxury furnishings in just 12 months More than £7,000 splashed at George Osborne’s family wallpaper firm, while £2,300 shelled out on hand-woven rug
The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023 The Rolls-Royce politician gearing Labour up for power Why Labour’s ‘RR’, Rachel Reeves, and her classy economic model are winning over big business, by Simon Walters
The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023 ‘Friction’ with EU due to Brexit has had impact on UK economy, Tory minister admits – as it happened Mel Stride says business opportunities of Brexit emerging but divide with major trading partner has hurt UK
The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023 Liz Truss oversaw jump in credit card spending at Foreign Office Guardian analysis of data shows officials spent more under former PM than predecessor Dominic Raab
The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023 12 examples of ‘lavish spending’ on Whitehall procurement cards Opposition says the spending amounts to ‘scadalous’ waste
Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2023 More immigration can be the solution to Britain’s economic woes, but who will dare to say it My party agreed that we needed to stop drifting in the direction of a higher-tax, higher-spend economy being choked by ever more regulation, which was causing sluggish growth, low productivity and a dampening of enterprise and innovation”. Thus wrote former prime minister Liz Truss last week.