UK PM Liz Truss's 'first conference speech': Greenpeace protesters interrupt before leader gets standing ovation. This is what happened

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss took the stage for her first conference speech as leader and was interrupted by shouting protesters, who also held signs with Greenpeace logo. The Tory members booed at the protesters, who were then escorted out. Truss then received a standing ovation and shouts of encouragement.

Greenpeace took the credit for the protest. The organisation stated that the public had voted for climate action but that the new government was putting climate change through the shredder.

Newly Elected and Under Fire

Recent days have seen a lot of infighting within the Tories. In her speech, Truss sought to rally the Tories together. The venue was almost full, but many Tories had left the previous night to avoid the train strike.





Truss vowed that she would ensure the country sails through the current stormy times. The PM also spoke against the 'anti-growth coalition' and said she would take a new approach to bring the country out of the high tax and low growth scenario.

She accused her opponents of only wanting to raise taxes without understanding aspiration. She stated her firm vow to keep an iron grip on finances as she tried to calm the markets that reacted badly to her government’s mini-budget.

FAQs

1. Did Liz Truss comment on Russia?
   Liz Truss spoke vehemently against Vladimir Putin and said they had not stood up to Russia early enough.
2. What did Liz Truss say about Covid backlogs?
   The PM promised to eliminate Covid backlogs so patients can meet a doctor within two weeks.