Ridiculing claims
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has openly mocked Liz Truss's assertions that she was ousted by the "Deep State." Truss, who served for only 44 days as PM, believed a shadowy network of bureaucrats and enemies played a role in her downfall.
Dismissive response
When questioned about his association with the Deep State, Sunak cheekily replied to MPs, "I probably wouldn’t tell you if I was." He redirected inquiries about the conspiracy theory to the Commons Liaison Committee and refrained from commenting on its validity.
Truss’s controversial tenure
During her brief premiership, Truss's tax cuts and energy price freeze triggered a financial crisis, leading to the shortest tenure in British history. Her policies, including significant tax cuts and economic measures, caused turmoil in the markets and public discontent.
Market meltdown
Truss's ambitious tax cutting spree, coupled with Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's plans for further economic changes, resulted in chaos in financial markets. The abrupt reversal of tax policies and introduction of new measures led to a significant backlash from both Tory MPs and the public.
