The News Agents One year on: Are the Tories still Liz Truss' party?
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Oct 2, 2023 The podcast discusses the popularity and influence of Liz Truss at the Conservative Party Conference. They highlight the challenges faced by the PM and the lack of clarity in major policy announcements. The hosts also analyze the division tactics used by political parties, criticize baseless promises, and discuss the alignment of Conservative Party policies with the Farage agenda.
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Truss's Popularity at Conference
- Liz Truss's speech at the Conservative Party Conference drew large crowds, reminiscent of her popularity a year prior.
- Journalists and supporters alike queued to hear her speak, despite the economic turmoil caused by her previous policies.
Concerns Over Truss's Support
- A Tory grandee expressed concern over Truss's continued support within the party, viewing it as a sign of the party's shift towards Brexit and UKIP ideologies.
- He suggests appointing, rather than electing, future leaders to avoid similar outcomes.
A Divided Party
- The Conservative Party Conference reflects a division within the party, with some focused on present issues and others on a post-Sunak future and potential opposition.
- This mirrors the Labour Party's 1980 conference, where the focus was on analyzing past failures and finding a new path forward.