Liz Truss

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss attends the 'Popular Conservatives' conference on 6 February 2024 in London (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Liz Truss makes legal threat to the PM - what you need to know

Tractors are lined up outside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, during a protest by farmers over the changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules. PIC: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Where was the outrage when Liz Truss sold farmers down the river? - YP Letters

Farmers protest in central London over the changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules. PIC: James Manning/PA Wire

Government’s family farm tax fails to grasp nuance - Andy Brown

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaking during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons, London. PIC: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

Does the new government actually know whose side it’s on? - David Behrens

Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia. PIC: Vyacheslav Prokofyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP

Democracy may be flawed but it's better than dictatorship - Andy Brown

Former Prime Minister Liz Truss reading a statement outside 10 Downing Street, London. PIC: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Spectre of Liz Truss’ disastrous budget looms over Labour - David Blunkett

A pile of copies of former prime minister Boris Johnson's latest memoir, titled Unleashed. PIC: PA

I won’t be rushing out to buy a copy of Johnson’s autobiography - Andrew Vine

We learned a lot from Liz Truss about what can go wrong when a government opts for a naïve dash for growth. PIC: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire

The new Government’s dash for growth could be impressive or naïve - Andy Brown

Truss, who served as Prime Minister in 2022, lost her seat earlier this year at the General Election.

Liz Truss "least inspirational" Leeds woman, council documents show

Rishi Sunak and Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen. Credit: Ian Forsyth/PA Wire

Ben Houchen rules out standing for Tory leader in the future

Leader of the House of Commons Lucy Powell (left) appearing on the BBC1 current affairs programme, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg. Credit: Jeff Overs/BBC/PA Wire

Labour to announce around 35 bills in King's Speech

Environment Secretary Steve Reed arriving in Downing Street, London, for a Cabinet meeting. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

Is Steve Reed really the right man to head up Defra? - Jayne Dowle

Former prime minister Liz Truss lost her Norfolk South West seat to the Labour Party. Picture: Jacob King/PA Wire

Liz Truss's lack of self-reflection hands Labour another open goal

Former Prime Minister Liz Truss lost her Norfolk South West seat to Labour. PIC: Jacob King/PA Wire

The highlight of the election was seeing Liz Truss lose her seat - Daxa Patel

Last Friday we had a seamless transfer and change of government and that is something we should be thankful for. Some may say it is ruthless, but it was a credit to the civil service and the leading politicians for making this smooth transfer of power so graceful.

Daxa Patel

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer during the Labour Party local elections campaign launch at the Black Country & Marches Institute of Technology in Dudley. Picture date: Thursday March 28, 2024.

The public may cry for change but they can't stomach it: Jayne Dowle

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (left) and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will go head to head in the first televised leaders' debate. PIC: PA/PA Wire

How do both parties intend to pay for promises? - Andrew Vine

Liz Truss on Lotus Eaters: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is coming under pressure to take swift action to expel Liz Truss from his ranks after news emerged of her intent on appearing on a highly controversial media platform, set up by Carl Benjamin - a man who once said that, if forced, he might 'cave in' to rape Jess Phillips. (Photo, PA)

Liz Truss: she may be more dangerous than you think

I felt sorry for Rishi Sunak - here's why

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak after speaking about the latest inflation figures. PIC: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Fall in inflation is a positive sign but the real test is living standards

Shipley MP Philip Davies.

Battleground Yorkshire: The three things that give Tories hope of a fightback

Lord Ben Houchen with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in Teesside following his re-election as Tees Valley Mayor. PIC: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Lord Houchen’s comments show Rishi Sunak is doomed - Andrew Vine

A general view of a school safety zone sign. PIC: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Ofsted’s ratings system is inadequate - Andy Brown

Labour candidate Chris Webb celebrates with his wife Portia and baby Cillian Douglas Webb after winning the Blackpool South by-election following the count at Blackpool Sports Centre, Blackpool. The by-election was triggered after the resignation of Scott Benton. Picture date: Friday May 3, 2024.

Local elections: mayors results incoming

Former prime minister Liz Truss during the launch of the Popular Conservatism movement. PIC: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

What should Liz Truss do next? - David Behrens

Former Prime Minister Liz Truss at the launch of the Popular Conservatism movement. PIC: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

Everyone is to blame but Liz Truss for her tragically short time as PM

Liz Truss has been on quite a media tour as she publicises her new book. The once visionary who mysteriously only last 45 days in office as Prime Minister, has been lamenting worldly ills that stopped her from ushering in a new golden economic age.

The Yorkshire Post

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, making an announcement on West Yorkshire bus reform at an event held in Leeds City Square. PIC: James Hardisty

Labour mayors can help usher in a new era of prosperity - Rachel Reeves

Rishi Sunak sits down with the Yorkshire Post to reveal what keeps him going despite being 20 points behind in the polls.

Exclusive interview: Rishi Sunak reveals why he keeps going

Liz Hawkes shares her experience of running an art gallery

What I've learnt from running an art gallery in Harrogate: Liz Hawkes

Former Prime Minister Liz Truss during the launch of the Popular Conservatism movement. PIC: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

PopCon is exactly what the Tory party needs - Yorkshire Post Letters

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt outside Downing Street. PIC: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

Why Britain must heed the IMF’s warnings about our finances - Andy Brown

Oliver Coppard

Doncaster Sheffield Airport's future: Interview with Mayor Oliver Coppard

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (centre) during his visit to a bus depot in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. PIC: Carl Recine/PA Wire

This week will prove whether the Tories have turned a corner

Former Prime Minister Liz Truss following the launch of the Popular Conservatism movement. PIC: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

Do Liz Truss and her PopCon group have their finger on the pulse? - Jayne Dowle

Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves during a visit to The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), to speak with apprentices and technicians about investment in new industries.

Analysis: Labour’s £28bn U-turn is a lesson in the perils of opposition

Former Prime Minister Liz Truss during the launch of the Popular Conservatism movement at the Emmanuel Centre in London. PIC: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

Voters don’t need another faction, they just want proper conservatism

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks with media as he visits a school to outline plans for the banning of single use vapes. PIC: Ian Forsyth/PA Wire

PM Rishi Sunak must not be cowed by the Tory right over vaping ban

Rachel Reeves has ruled out a substantial overhaul of the tax system

Analysis: Tax reform is the task no party wants to take on

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Simon Clarke. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has come under pressure from Tory MPs to go further ahead of the King's Speech, as Mr Sunak faced calls to embrace proposals from the right-wing of the party. Aaron Chown/PA Wire

Tory infighting breaks out after former minister calls on Sunak to step down

Autumn view of the house at East Riddlesden Hall.

National Trust warns of sharing information with "anti-woke" entryist group

Rishi Sunak speaks with Eastleigh FC players and staff during a visit at Silverlake Stadium on January 19, 2024 in Eastleigh, Hampshire.

How will the boundary changes to Yorkshire seats impact the next election?

MJ Gleeson has said that “weaker conditions” across the 2023 housing market led to it selling fewer homes in the second half of the year. Picture supplied by Gleeson Homes.

‘Weaker’ market conditions result in drop in sales for housebuilder MJ Gleeson

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt speaking at the Resolution Foundation conference at the QEII Centre in central London. PIC: Maja Smiejkowska/PA Wire

Tax cuts will only make public services poorer - YP Letters

'Watching Rishi Sunak and colleagues try to justify the Rwanda plan would be comical if it wasn't tragic'. PIC: Andy Buchanan/PA Wire

Conservatives are blaming everyone but themselves - Yorkshire Post Letters

Richard Fearon, chief executive of the Leeds Building Society, as the organisation posted record results. Picture: James Hardisty

What happened in world of Yorkshire business during 2023: January to March

For sale and sold signs for Verity Frearson in Harrogate in 2020. PIC: Gerard Binks

All parties should prioritise stimulation of the housing market - Matt Stamford

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaves Dorland House in London after giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. PIC: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

The Rwanda mess has left Rishi Sunak on shaky ground - Jayne Dowle

Wilko chairman Lisa Wilkinson was accused by the Business and Trade Select Committee in the House of Commons of 'burgling a failing business' by MP Liam Byrne

Wilko collapse: Lisa Wilkinson accused by MP of 'burgling a failing business'

Former Wilko chair Lisa Wilkinson appearing before the Business and Trade Select Committee in the House of Commons, London answering questions on the subject of the collapse of Wilko. Picture date: Tuesday November 28, 2023.

Watch moment Wilko boss tells MP she has 'let down' staff and shoppers

Steve Barclay leaves 10 Downing Street, London. PIC: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

Why Defra needs someone with farming experience as Minister - Sarah Todd

New Conservative Chairman, Richard Holden with the party's candidate for Mayor of North Yorkshire, Keane Duncan

Tories need to 'rebuild trust' with voters, new Tory chairman says

'The Bank of England has just told us that this situation isn’t going away any time soon and we must expect the misery to continue well into next year.' PIC: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

Relentless cost increases are hitting people now - Andy Brown

Rishi Sunak arrives to take part in the final Conservative Party Hustings event at Wembley Arena, in London, on August 31, 2022. (Photo by Susannah Ireland / AFP) (Photo by SUSANNAH IRELAND/AFP via Getty Images)

Analysis: Rishi Sunak's second year as PM cannot be a repeat of the first

Ben Riley-Smith. Photo: Andrew Crowley

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