Mayor criticizes Liz Truss over conference appearance

2023-10-01 16:30:58

Tory Mayor Ben Houchen Criticizes Liz Truss For Conference Appearance

Liz Truss's presence at the Conservative Party conference has drawn criticism from influential Tory mayor Ben Houchen.

The mayor of Tees Valley expressed his disappointment, stating that Truss should have had "more awareness" than to attend the conference in Manchester.

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Truss is scheduled to hold a rally of supporters on the conference's fringes, where she will call for tax cuts by Sunak.

Leadership Contest Preparations

This high-profile intervention by Truss is seen by many as a strategic move in preparation for the next leadership contest, should the Conservatives lose the general election as currently predicted.

Houchen Calls Out Truss's City Appearance

Houchen voiced his disapproval towards Truss's presence in the city while speaking at a conference event hosted by the conservative Onward think-tank. He stated, "I thought Liz Truss would have more awareness than to, for example, come to the Conservative Party conference. I don't think she should be here."

He further expressed disappointment, remarking, "I am disappointed to see Liz has chosen to take a different path."

Conservative Party's Election Prospects

While acknowledging the Conservative Party's potential to win the election, Houchen stated that he would not currently bet on it.

The Tory mayor emphasized that "time is running out" for Sunak to convince voters to support him.

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Pressure to Cut Taxes

Taxes in the UK are currently at their highest level since World War II, and Sunak faces pressure from fellow Tory MPs to implement tax cuts before the upcoming polls.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson expressed his intent to reduce taxes but refrained from indicating the timing.

Earlier, Michael Gove, the levelling up secretary, expressed his desire to see tax cuts implemented soon during an interview with Sky News.

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