Morning Wire Ten Years to Save the West with Liz Truss | Sunday Extra
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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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Liz Truss's Economic Agenda Roadblocks
- Liz Truss's attempts to implement a low-tax, low-regulation economic agenda were met with resistance.
- The Bank of England's actions, including selling government bonds and a short-term intervention in pension funds, undermined her policies.
The Anti-Growth Coalition
- An "anti-growth movement" comprised of big government, corporations, and media, benefits from the status quo.
- This establishment resists change, hindering progress for the average person struggling with high costs.
Need for Strong Conservative Leadership
- Conservative leadership is crucial for countering the Left's detrimental ideas like Keynesian economics and woke ideology.
- Conservatives have been too accommodating, leading to stagnation and a sense of decline.
