Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries has said Boris Johnson was 'removed by a coup' and that his ousting by Tory MPs was a 'huge mistake'
Ms Dorries also said Mr Johnson is not supporting a campaign to get his name put on the leadership ballot going out to Tory members.The culture secretary added that she is supporting Ms Truss because she has"both integrity and loyalty and is able to pick up the baton" and"hit the ground running" as PM.
Tax and spending are likely to be key points of contention, with identity politics, immigration, Brexit, climate change, the NHS, and defence highly likely to be up for debate.after he pledged to temporarily slash VAT on energy bills despite accusing Ms Truss's tax-cutting plans of being"comforting fairy tales".
She also said she is"completely committed" to her plan for Northern Powerhouse Rail and would fix the Treasury's funding formula to make sure the north of England gets a"fairer share" of resources.
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