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Ten Years to Save the West with Liz Truss | Sunday Extra
May 5, 2024
Liz Truss, former UK Prime Minister and author of 'Ten Years to Save the West,' dives into the pitfalls of bureaucratic resistance during her brief leadership. She argues for a conservative framework to safeguard Western values and discusses the clash with an anti-growth movement. Truss emphasizes the need for assertive conservative leadership, especially in confronting issues like illegal immigration and economic stagnation. She also explores the pivotal influence of bureaucrats on policymaking and advocates for reforms to challenge entrenched power structures.
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- Bureaucratic roadblocks hindered Liz Truss's low-tax, low-regulation vision for Britain.
- Establishment interests in London resist change, causing challenges like inflation and high living costs for Britons.
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Liz Truss, as Prime Minister, faced challenges implementing her low-tax, low-regulation, high-growth vision for Britain. Despite having public and party support for her policies like reducing taxes and regulation, she encountered resistance from economic establishments like the Bank of England, undermining her efforts. The administrative state's influence and lack of support from key organizations hindered her agenda.
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