This chapter critically examines the impact of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) on government policy and public finance amidst rising inflation. It highlights the challenges faced by the Conservative party due to entrenched bureaucratic attitudes and media biases, advocating for a more proactive political approach to monetary policy. The discussion further explores cultural influences on politics and the disconnect between MPs and their grassroots, emphasizing the need for the party to realign with traditional supporters.
As arguably the most controversial Prime Minister in recent British history, Liz Truss has become the face of free market libertarianism and its discontents. She joins UnHerd’s Freddie Sayers to discuss her new book, ‘Ten Years to Save the West,’ and the lessons she learned from her turbulent time as a Conservative leader.
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