BBCNEWS BBC News July 6, 2024
the former uk prime minister, liz truss, has blamed what she's called a "powerful economic establishment" — and a lack of support from the conservative party — for her downfall in number ten. ms truss was forced to quit after her package of tax cuts caused panic in the markets and the pound dropped to a record low. in a newspaper article, ms truss admitted she's not blameless, but doesn't think her tax policies were given a "realistic chance". speaking earlier to the bbc, britain's business secretary, grant shapps — who served briefly as home secretary for liz truss — said sh...
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