Liz Truss
Coverage of Liz Truss in the Nexus archive.
- The same failed policies have broken six prime ministers. Can Burnham break the mould?
The UK has had seven prime ministers in the past decade, most of whom assumed power through party selections rather than general elections. The average tenure is two years, with Andy Burnham becoming the seventh prime minister since David Cameron, highlighting a pattern of political instability.
- Kemi Badenoch challenges Andy Burnham to rule out tax rises to pay for his spending spree - as she compares new 'people pleaser' PM to Liz Truss
Kemi Badenoch challenges Andy Burnham to rule out tax increases to fund his spending plans and compares the new PM to Liz Truss. She criticizes the government's fiscal approach, linking it to Truss's economic policies.
- Japan is flirting with its own Liz Truss moment
Japan is adopting policies similar to those of UK politician Liz Truss, including energy subsidies, fiscal stimulus, a weak currency, and threats to central bank independence. The article draws parallels between Japan's current economic measures and Truss's controversial approach.
- The U.K. is getting a new prime minister, but bond investors are really in charge and ‘hyper-reactive,’ Wall Street veteran says
The U.K. is set to appoint Andy Burnham as prime minister, but bond markets remain hyper-reactive due to a 2022 fiscal crisis triggered by unfunded spending and tax cuts under a previous administration. An IMF report highlights the U.K.'s vulnerability to volatile capital flows and foreign investor influence, with global factors accounting for 60%-90% of yield variations. Burnham faces pressure to balance economic revival with bond market demands, as analysts warn of ongoing risks from 'bond vigilantes.'
- Conservatives around world at war against ‘leftwing globalists’, Bridget McKenzie tells CPAC London event
Bridget McKenzie, the National party’s Senate leader, declared at the CPAC GB event in London that conservatives are 'in a war' against mass immigration, 'leftwing globalists,' and 'woke' institutions. She urged rightwing movements in English-speaking countries to unite. The event, organized by former British prime minister Liz Truss, featured McKenzie alongside other rightwing figures.
- Pauline Hanson tells London CPAC crowd she is ‘sick of hearing about white privilege’ and ‘fears for England’
Pauline Hanson, speaking at London CPAC, expressed frustration with discussions on white privilege and warned of England's cultural decline due to mass immigration, multiculturalism, Islam, net zero policies, and 'woke' ideology. She joined Nigel Farage and Liz Truss at the event, which is a British offshoot of the American Conservative Political Action Conference.
- The myth of the “Janded” one, By Osmund Agbo
Keir Starmer's planned departure from No. 10 Downing Street after two years in office highlights Britain's volatile political landscape since the 2016 Brexit referendum, with a series of prime ministers including David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak, and Starmer.
- How Brexit broke British politics
Brexit has caused significant political instability in the UK, leading to seven prime ministers since the 2016 referendum. The Brexit campaign's promises of control and prosperity clashed with economic and governance challenges, resulting in prolonged political turmoil and a divided electorate.
- How Brexit broke British politics
Brexit has destabilized British politics, leading to seven prime ministers since 2016. The 2016 referendum, which saw 52% vote to leave the EU, triggered political turmoil, with leaders like David Cameron and Keir Starmer grappling with economic and governance challenges linked to Brexit.
- How Brexit broke British politics
Brexit has caused significant political instability in the UK, leading to seven prime ministers since 2016. The current Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer stepped down due to economic and political challenges linked to Brexit, highlighting ongoing divisions and governance issues.
- Britain left the EU 10 years ago. Its politics has been an unruly mess ever since
Britain's 2016 EU referendum led to political instability, with seven prime ministers since 2016. Brexit's consequences include economic sluggishness, government dysfunction, and ongoing political division, despite the U.K. formally leaving the EU in 2020.
- A look at the quick succession of British prime ministers in the past 10 years
The article details the rapid turnover of British prime ministers in the past decade, highlighting Keir Starmer's resignation in 2024 after his government struggled to deliver on promises. It lists previous prime ministers since 2016, including David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, and Rishi Sunak, each associated with significant political challenges.
- A decade of chaos: Britain prepares for 7th prime minister after Starmer announces resignation
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation, set to make him the seventh leader in 10 years amid political instability linked to the 2016 Brexit referendum. The article traces a decade of leadership changes, economic struggles, and Brexit-related challenges.
- Badenoch courts City with call for greater risk-taking
UK opposition leader Badenoch is urging the financial sector to take more risks to rebuild trust after market instability caused by former Prime Minister Liz Truss's policies in 2022.
- Nigel Farage to headline Liz Truss’s UK CPAC conference after apparent snub
Nigel Farage will headline a UK Conservative Political Action Committee (CPAC) conference organized by Liz Truss in July, despite his party Reform UK earlier suggesting he would not attend. The event, modeled on a US conservative gathering, features hard-right speakers and aims to 'save Britain, save the west.'
- Sajid Javid says backing Liz Truss to lead Tories was his ‘biggest political mistake’
Sajid Javid admitted supporting Liz Truss for Conservative leadership was his biggest political mistake. He also expressed a 'good riddance' attitude toward Tory MPs defecting to Reform.
- ‘There’s a risk of another Liz Truss moment’: City raises spectre of bond market meltdown again
Keir Starmer's leadership is under threat, and investors are warning that a Labour leadership contest ignoring public finances could lead to a bond market meltdown, similar to the 'Liz Truss moment'. This has caused a sharp sell-off in the UK government debt market. Britain may see its sixth prime minister in seven years.
- Reform government could cause Truss-style chaos, says renewables industry
A Reform UK government could cause economic chaos by stripping renewable energy projects of subsidy contracts, undermining investor confidence in the UK economy. This policy is promoted by Nigel Farage's party and opposed by RenewableUK. The industry's chief lobbyist, Tara Singh, warns of severe consequences.
- ANDREW PIERCE: Loser Liz Truss's husband is ready for the limelight
The article discusses Liz Truss's husband being ready for the limelight after her recent endeavors. The article implies a shift in focus towards him. This comes amidst significant changes.
- Starmer allies warn ditching Keir next week could land Britain with 'Labour's Liz Truss' like Ed Miliband or Angela Rayner
Starmer allies warn that replacing Keir Starmer as Labour leader could result in a 'Labour's Liz Truss' scenario if Ed Miliband or Angela Rayner succeeds him. The comparison to Liz Truss, known for her controversial 2022 UK government role, highlights concerns over leadership instability.