Truss defends her policy: "Have to be brave"

Created: 10/25/2022 11:42 am

Finally, Truss quotes the philosopher Seneca as saying: “It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, but because we do not dare that things are difficult.” © Gareth Fuller/PA Wire/dpa

She still believes in economic growth through low taxes, says Liz Truss as she leaves Downing Street.

The outgoing prime minister leaves out the financial chaos she has triggered.

LONDON - Outgoing British Prime Minister Liz Truss defended her failed tax policy as she left Downing Street.

"From my time as Prime Minister, I am more convinced than ever that we must be brave in the face of the challenges we face," Truss said in her final statement at Downing Street.

You still believe in economic growth through low taxes.

The country must use its "Brexit freedoms" to do things differently.

Truss quoted the philosopher Seneca as saying, "It is not because things are difficult that we dare not, but because we dare that things are difficult."

Shortest tenure in history

It was a great honor to lead the nation in national mourning for Queen Elizabeth II and to honor the new monarch, King Charles III.

welcome in office.

In addition, her government acted "quickly and decisively" to relieve households in the face of skyrocketing energy prices and protect companies from bankruptcy.

Truss did not mention the chaos in the financial markets caused by her policy.

The outgoing British Prime Minister with the shortest tenure in history wished her successor Rishi Sunak every success and, after the brief farewell statement, made her way with her family to Buckingham Palace, where she was greeted by King Charles III.

should be dismissed.

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