Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has sparked speculation about her possible return to a leading role in the Conservative Party as she tours the media with her new book and critiques the current leadership.
Liz Truss, a former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has indicated that she might be contemplating a return to a prominent role within the Conservative Party. Truss, during a media tour for her upcoming book “Ten Years to Save the West”, suggested that she has “unfinished business” in politics and criticised the party for not adhering strictly to conservative values. Her comments have stirred speculation about her possibly challenging the current party leader, Rishi Sunak.
In multiple interviews, Truss praised former US President Donald Trump and expressed support for his potential return to the White House, contrasting his policies with those of current President Joe Biden. Furthermore, she mentioned a desire to see Nigel Farage, the founder of the Reform Party, join the Conservative Party, emphasizing the need for a realignment towards traditional conservative principles.
Truss also reflected on her tenure as the leader of the Conservative party during her last meeting with Queen Elizabeth II before the monarch’s death, revealing that the Queen had advised her to “pace yourself.” Her premiership ended following economic turmoil triggered by her government’s tax-cutting policies.
These developments come as Truss launched the “Popular Conservatives” group, a platform she is using to advocate for a conservative approach to reforms across various sectors, aiming to counter what she perceives as prevalent anti-capitalist sentiments within the government. Her commentary and actions have elicited reactions from various political quarters, including Labour, which has expressed concerns about the potential implications of her leadership style on working-class individuals.