Liz Truss promises 'spades in the ground' to tackle energy crisis and drive UK growth

Michael Holder
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The Queen met Liz Truss to officially appoint her PM this afternoon | Credit: Royal Family
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The Queen met Liz Truss to officially appoint her PM this afternoon | Credit: Royal Family

Truss's first speech as PM touts vision for 'aspiration nation' characterised by tax cuts and business-led growth, but leaves out any mention of net zero, nature, or the climate crisis

Liz Truss has promised to transform the UK into an "aspiration nation" characterised by tax cuts, regulatory reform, and business-led growth and investments in her first speech as Prime Minister, as she...

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