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All (Dis) Quiet on the Westminster Front

Feb 6, 2023
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INSIGHT

Truss's Lack of Reflection

  • Liz Truss's lack of self-reflection and apology is a communication disaster.
  • She insists on being right despite the near economic meltdown caused by her policies.
ANECDOTE

Truss and Kwarteng

  • Liz Truss fired Kwasi Kwarteng, her closest political ally and Chancellor, while he was abroad.
  • She faced warnings of a potential market meltdown if she didn't reverse her mini-budget policies.
ANECDOTE

LDI Blame Game

  • Liz Truss blames the LDI crisis for the market turmoil, not her mini-budget.
  • However, the LDI issues occurred after her premiership ended, contradicting her claim.
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