Tory leadership candidate Liz Truss insists she remains 'loyal' to Boris Johnson while unveiling plans to go up against march of Mordaunt
Liz Truss launched her leadership campaign against Penny Mordaunt.Tory leadership hopeful Liz Truss has insisted that she remains "loyal" to Boris Johnson while unveiling plans to go up against the march of Mordaunt.Speaking during her campaign launch, Ms Truss suggested she was the natural successor to Mr Johnson, pledging to push forward with promises made in 2019 manifesto."I am a loyal person. I am loyal to Boris Johnson. I supported our Prime Minister's aspirations.
She said she supported his aspirations despite being critical over some moves within the Cabinet - such as the National Insurance rise - saying she believed in "collective responsibility". "I will campaign as a Conservative and I will govern as a Conservative," she said opening her speech.Picture:However, while she promised to continue the Government's levelling-up ambitions, she also pledged a change of tack on the economy and to reverse the planned rise in national insurance.
Ms Truss dodged questions about worries she could be outflanked by rival Penny Mordaunt, instead stressing the wide array of talent the leadership contest is displaying.
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