Politics
Truss made clear her intention to cut taxes during leadership bid, says minister
“To anyone paying any attention to that leadership contest it was plain as day what was going to happen.”
Dizzee Rascal responds to viral Liz Truss ‘Bonkers’ video
It comes following a turbulent week for the newly-appointed prime minister which has sparked financial meltdown in the UK markets.
‘Immediate general election’ to be considered for debate in parliament
"This is the greatest set of challenges we have seen in our lifetimes. Let the people decide who leads us through this turmoil."
Audience member has panel gasping as she says best mortgage offer has 10.5% interest rate
According to the first-time buyer, her mortgage interest rate more than doubled in less than two weeks.
Calls to have Richard Bacon on Question Time every week following these comments
“Liz Truss has done more damage to the British economy than Brexit, the war in Ukraine and the pandemic…. And she’s done that since Friday”
Watch: BBC veteran David Dimbleby criticises tax cuts with rare on-air expletive
It comes after he was told: "You don't work for the BBC, you can speak freely."
Hold on to your hats: Labour takes a 33 point lead in the polls
It is thought to be the largest poll lead enjoyed by any party with any pollster since the late 1990s.
Voters lose confidence with the Conservatives on the economy – poll
Labour are now more trusted to run the economy and with the management of public finances, Ipsos polling found.
Sturgeon: Economy better off when Prime Minister was ‘missing in action’
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s comments come as Liz Truss faced scrutiny on local radio about her Government’s mini-budget proposals.