Sun 04 September 2022:
A fresh pledge has been made in addition to numerous others as the deadline for selecting the UK’s next prime minister approaches. Liz Truss, a potential contender for prime minister of the United Kingdom, declared on Saturday, September 3, that if elected, she would immediately deal with energy costs. The price cap had been set at 1,971 pounds due to rising global energy prices.
Fixing energy prices will be Truss’ top priority, a ccording to a source close to the potential prime minister and foreign secretary, she would follow a two-track strategy to address the problems with the energy market caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine, as well as to give financial assistance for British homes.
In her most thorough interview in the Conservative leadership campaign, a day before she is widely expected to be declared the winner, Truss said she would provide immediate help over energy bills, but declined to say what.
“What I can say is that if I’m elected as prime minister, within one week I will make sure there is an announcement on how we are going to deal with the issue of energy bills, and of long-term supply, to put this country on the right footing for winter,” Truss told BBC One’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg show.
“I understand that people are struggling, that businesses are also concerned about their energy bills and the impact it could have on their future. So what I want to reassure people is, I will act.”
Additionally, Truss has pledged to halt the green tax and roll back the national insurance hike. However, in response to this, Rishi Sunak said that rather than tax cuts, the better strategy would be to help people with low incomes. Regarding Brexit, both PM candidates, Sunak and Truss, pledged to rebuild the bond between the UK and the European Union, considering that with a new prime minister there’s a chance to reset the relationship.
Truss envisioned the legislation for single-sex venues such as domestic violence shelters. Truss stated that she will vehemently oppose the left’s identity politics. She emphasised the urgent need for the nation to thrive. “My first priority is reducing taxes because what I don’t believe is taking money in taxes and giving it back to people in benefits,” Truss said, ANI reported.
Particularly noteworthy topics at the Conservative Party debate in Birmingham included corporation tax, policing, and ethics.
As Britain experiences a downturn, Truss is thought to be ahead in the polls among fellow Tories after promising swift tax cuts.
The country is watching the outcome closely as members cast their votes to select a new prime minister.
Monday, September 5 will see the announcement of the results.
SOURCE: INDEPENDENT PRESS AND NEWS AGENCIES
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