Britain's new PM Truss says she will tackle problems immediately
New British Prime Minister Liz Truss, addressing the nation Tuesday from Downing Street after a heavy downpour in central London, vowed to "ride out the storm" of economic crisis. Truss vowed action this week to tackle "unaffordable energy bills" caused by Russia's "appalling" war in Ukraine and listed three priorities in office: the economy, energy and healthcare.
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- Published Date: 07:37 | 06 September 2022
- Modified Date: 07:43 | 06 September 2022
Britain's new prime minister, Liz Truss, said on Tuesday she would start tackling her three priorities immediately to spur economic growth by cutting taxes, offer help with energy bills and secure supply and tackle the public health service.
"I am confident that together we can ride out the storm. We can rebuild our economy, and we can become the modern brilliant Britain that I know we can be," Truss said, standing in front of Number 10 Downing Street.