Liz Truss defends mini-Budget failure amid party tensions
- Liz Truss defended her economic policies at the Conservative Party conference, stating they were not responsible for the economic crisis.
- She criticized fellow party members and refused to endorse any leadership candidates, while also agreeing with Kemi Badenoch's remarks on maternity pay.
- Truss claimed she would have secured better electoral results for the Tories than Rishi Sunak, indicating her continued influence within the party.
In the UK, former Prime Minister Liz Truss addressed the Conservative Party conference, dismissing claims that her mini-budget was responsible for the country's economic turmoil. During her speech, she criticized fellow party members and refused to endorse any of the candidates vying to replace Rishi Sunak as leader. Truss also expressed agreement with controversial remarks made by Kemi Badenoch regarding maternity pay. Despite her controversial tenure, Truss claimed she would have achieved better electoral results for the Tories than Sunak, reflecting her ongoing influence within the party. The conference showcased various leadership hopefuls attempting to win over party members with promotional merchandise, highlighting the competitive atmosphere as the party seeks to regain voter support after recent electoral defeats.