A former cabinet minister who is backing Rishi Sunak has criticised the former chancellor for questioning whether his competitor regrets being a former Remainer or Liberal Democrat more
"But I know Rishi wants to make a positive case about what he's going to do to get us through what are going to be very difficult economic times."
- did not make it through to the final head-to-head, the former cabinet minister said:"Well, certainly not that I was aware of, but it's a notoriously sophisticated electorate so some of my colleagues, no doubt, did." "Some of the portents of doom didn't happen and instead we have actually unleashed new opportunities."
Meanwhile, asked if she would rule out working with the former chancellor, the foreign secretary told GB News:"No, I wouldn't.Ms Truss said her proposed tax cuts, equating to"around" £38bn a year, will be"affordable within our current fiscal rules".Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video playerThe foreign secretary also had a dig at her competitor Mr Sunak by saying it was"a mistake" to hike National Insurance payments.
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