With Liz Truss’s authority ebbing, questions abound about how long she can cling to her post.
Tag: Great Britain Withdrawal from EU (Brexit)
For Truss and the Tories, a ‘Fairy Tale’ Unravels
Having abandoned her signature economic plan, it remains unclear whether the British prime minister or her party can reclaim a mandate.
Britain’s ‘Brexit Festival’ Is Under Investigation
The festival, a series of exhibitions officially called “Unboxed: Creativity in the U.K.,” came to be known as the “Festival of Brexit.” It cost 120 million pounds.
Truss Meets With European Leaders, Signaling Thaw in Relations
Brexit still needs some ironing out, but Prime Minister Liz Truss’s government seems to be warming to working with Europe.
Turkish Author Ece Temelkuran Sees a Contested U.S. Election Through the Lens of an Attempted Coup
Ece Temelkuran, a Turkish author, sees parallels between Donald Trump’s claims of election theft and the 2016 attempt to depose Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Prime Minister Liz Truss Pivots From Queen’s Funeral to U.K.’s Crises
Liz Truss’s government will roll out major initiatives to confront an array of economic and social problems: soaring energy costs, surging inflation and pressure on public services.
Queen’s Ties to Scotland Add New Wrinkle to Push for Independence
Political analysts said that respect for the queen and her devotion to Scotland could strengthen a union that has been under acute strain for more than a decade.
Blackpool Shows Challenges for New U.K. Leader Liz Truss
Blackpool contains one of the most deprived areas to turn to the Conservatives in Britain’s last general election. But with costs rising, there are already signs of cracks in that support.
Blackpool Shows Challenges for New U.K. Leader Liz Truss
Blackpool contains one of the most deprived areas to turn to the Conservatives in Britain’s last general election. But with costs rising, there are already signs of cracks in that support.
As U.K. Prime Minister, Liz Truss Will Face Hard Times
Coming to power during the worst economic crisis since the Thatcher era, Liz Truss will need all her ideological dexterity — some call it opportunism — to succeed.