Truss, after backing down on her tax plan: “I remain determined to make tough decisions”

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British Prime Minister, Liz Truss, has ensured this Wednesday that follows “determined to make tough decisions”, after his government was forced to back down on the announced fiscal measures, which have generated an entire rebellion in the conservative ranks themselves. “In an immense but necessary challenge,” he added.

In his closing speech at the Conservative Party congress in Birmingham (the center of the country), Truss defended his controversial economic project and encouraged the base and the Conservative MPs to unite “without further delay”.

The Conservative leader has stated that when she arrived at Downing Street she felt that “the status quo was not an option” and has argued that the Conservative Party will always be the low-tax formation. “This is what conservatism is all about; It is faith in freedom, justice and the potential of the British people,” she said.

He has admitted, however, that the decisions could be “difficult” and that “Not everyone will be in favor, since his proposal involves lowering taxes on companies and the financial sector and financing the measure with debt. However, he has argued that ultimately “will benefit everyone” in the United Kingdom.

His speech was interrupted by the appearance of two activists from the Greenpeace organization, who have protested against the government’s environmental policies. The activists, who have criticized the Executive’s actions regarding the practice of frackinghave carried a banner that read “who voted for this?”, although they have been quickly expelled from the event between boos.

Truss has been the target of criticism within his own party since Finance Minister Kwasi Kwarteng announced his controversial plan. The tax reform proposed, among other measures, lowering the highest tax bracket from 45% to 40% (the one that applies to the highest incomes) and eradicating the limit on bonuses received by bankers. The announcement shook the markets and the pound fell due to doubts about London’s ability to assume the public debt generated by the tax cut.

According to a YouGov survey, the prime minister has a lower approval that the former prime minister Boris Johnson and former Labor leader Jeremy Corbyn at his worst.

The situation has led the Conservatives to consider replacing her in office if her poll results do not improve. On Tuesday, former Transport Minister Grant Shapps said she has about 10 days to “achieve a 180-degree turn.”