Liz Truss is already the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, replacing Boris Johnson. “I am honored to take on this responsibility at a vital time for our country,” he said at the gates of his residence in Downing Street this Tuesday, at the start of his first speech as head of government after arriving from Balmoral Prison. In Scotland, where Queen Elizabeth II officially instructed to create a new government, the composition of which will be announced in the next few hours.
Leader Tori He arrived at the official residence smiling to the applause of his followers who were waiting for him in the rain outside number 10. After Margaret Thatcher and Theresa May.
During his speech, Truss said his government would “transform Britain into a nation of aspirations, with well-paid jobs, safe streets and where everyone, everywhere has the opportunities they deserve”. “I will take action today and every day to make that happen,” he said. After the intervention, she posed for a photo with her husband Hugh O’Leary outside the door of Number 10 before turning around and entering the official residence.
Economy, energy and health
As prime minister, Truss will have to deal with a number of open crises, from rising inflation and the cost of living, to the energy crisis and the over-saturation and under-resourcing of the health system. A Conservative, he has stuck to his promise to cut taxes and plans to announce a new plan that could include, according to the BBC, a freeze on household energy bills for 18 months. One of his first major actions as CEO is likely to be to announce these measures.
With this in mind, Truss assured in his first speech that he has identified three immediate priorities for his government. Above all, he said, “getting the UK working again”. “I have a bold plan to grow the economy through tax cuts and reforms. I will cut taxes to reward hard work and drive business-led growth and investment. I will lead reform on my mission to make the UK work, build and grow.”
He then promised measures to prevent people from facing what he called “unaffordable energy bills”. “We will also make sure that hospitals, schools, roads and broadband are built.”
Second, he promised to solve the energy crisis caused by what he called “Putin’s war.” “This week I will take action to tackle energy bills and secure our future energy supply. The third priority you mentioned is that “people can access medical appointments and NHS services [el sistema sanitario británico] what do you need. We will put our health service on a solid foundation.”
“By delivering on the economy, energy and the NHS, we will set our country on the path to long-term success,” the new Prime Minister said. “Now is the time to look at the issues holding Britain back. I know we have what it takes to meet these challenges. Of course, it will not be easy, but we can do it. I’m sure we can weather the storm together. We can rebuild our economy and become the brilliant modern Britain that I know we can be. ”
Johnson bye
Hours earlier, in front of the famous black door at No. 10 Downing Street, Johnson had left office with “that’s all, my friends”, defending his record as chief executive and backing the government. his successor.
The former prime minister announced his resignation on July 7, embroiled in a political crisis following a cascade of resignations amid scandals in his government, from celebrations that broke pandemic rules to the handling of sexual harassment allegations. Conservative MP.
Johnson’s resignation kicked off a weeks-long internal process to choose a new leader Tories British, which ended in a landslide victory for Truss over his rival, former foreign minister Rishi Sunak. The person who leads the Conservative Party also becomes the new tenant of Downing Street, as this formation has a parliamentary majority.
Truss, seen as loyal to Boris Johnson, was appointed Foreign Secretary on 15 September 2021. Two years earlier she was elected Secretary of State for Women and Equalities. He has held other ministerial posts such as international trade, justice and the environment – he was hired by David Cameron and May kept him in the cabinet. Leader Tori He studied philosophy, politics and economics at Merton College, University of Oxford, and entered parliament in 2010 for South West Norfolk, East Anglia.
Source: El Diario
