UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly says 'changing PM would be 'a disastrously bad idea', defends Liz Truss

Prime Minister Liz Truss faces increasing pressure from her party to abandon sections of her economic strategy. James Cleverly said the PM Liz Truss, who has been in office for 37 days, would stick to her plans despite Tory unrest over tax cuts

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Liz Truss would be a disastrously poor idea while defending the leadership's economic objectives. Despite Tory opposition to tax cuts, James Cleverly claimed the PM, who has been in power for 37 days, will adhere to her objectives.

He added that it was not her fault that her mini-budget, which caused market instability, startled some people. PM Truss has frequently supported the tax cuts suggested last month.

Liz Truss: Meet the new UK PM
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Liz Truss is Britain's new prime minister. Her Thatcherite zeal has won her the support of Conservatives.

Liz Truss is Britain's new prime minister. Her Thatcherite zeal has won her the support of Conservatives.

Truss beat rival Rishi Sunak, former Treasury chief, by promising to up defence spending and cutting taxes.

Truss beat rival Rishi Sunak, former Treasury chief, by promising to up defence spending and cutting taxes.

Liz Truss is the third female Prime Minister in Britain, after Margaret Thatcher and Theresa May.

Liz Truss is the third female Prime Minister in Britain, after Margaret Thatcher and Theresa May.

She was raised in a left-wing family; her father was a mathematician and her mother was a nurse and teacher.

She was raised in a left-wing family; her father was a mathematician and her mother was a nurse and teacher.

Was an active member of Britain’s 'Liberal Democrats'. As an Oxford student, called for a vote to end monarchy.

Was an active member of Britain’s 'Liberal Democrats'. As an Oxford student, called for a vote to end monarchy.

After graduating she switched to Tories. She held 6 ministerial posts under 3 PMs: Johnson, May and David Cameron.

After graduating she switched to Tories. She held 6 ministerial posts under 3 PMs: Johnson, May and David Cameron.

It was her campaign pledge to reverse Rishi Sunak's tax hike plans which seems to have worked in Truss' favour.

It was her campaign pledge to reverse Rishi Sunak's tax hike plans which seems to have worked in Truss' favour.

As foreign secretary, she talked vociferously on many issues. Some believe she may tone down her 'robust' rhetoric.

As foreign secretary, she talked vociferously on many issues. Some believe she may tone down her 'robust' rhetoric.

Truss faces a costly and difficult to-do list. Several have called for an early election. Which she doesn't want.

Truss faces a costly and difficult to-do list. Several have called for an early election. Which she doesn't want.



Conservative MPs have threatened to remove Liz Truss from office if she does not rethink her position.

James Cleverly backed PM Liz Truss' stance, claiming that replacing the leadership would be bad for the UK politically and economically. When asked if the government would make any modifications to appease disgruntled Tory MPs, James Cleverly stated that the goal is to expand the economy. He contended that increasing growth was the best way to combat the UK's economic headwinds.
James Cleverly stated that the administration would make professional and severe expenditure decisions, adding that the government would not slash public services but that some areas would experience a rise close to inflation.

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The recent mini-budget, which featured £45 billion in tax cuts funded by borrowing, shook financial markets and forced the Bank of England to act to safeguard pension funds.

On October 31, Kwasi Kwarteng is expected to outline how he plans to fund the package and decrease debt.

FAQ

Who is Liz Truss?
She is the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and a British politician.

When was James Cleverly appointed as Foreign Secretary?
James Cleverly was appointed Foreign Secretary On September 6.
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