Government Oversight and Future Legacies

The chapter delves into a situation involving Liz Truss's reaction to a negative reference in briefing documents, sparking a Twitter exchange and leading to the reference's removal. It explores the lasting repercussions of a government official's actions on future narratives and perceptions, predicting this incident will serve as a lesson in the importance of oversight. Additionally, the chapter touches on the challenges of repealing laws, constraints on future governments due to past promises, and an anecdote about a Tory MP's experiences in unusual locations.