Liz Truss has insisted 'decisive action' by the government over its economic policies will help the UK going forward
1:15Liz Truss has insisted"decisive action" by the government over its economic policies will help the UK going forward.
Speaking to reporters, the prime minister said:"We have to look at what situation this country would be in if we hadn't acted - people were facing fuel bills of up to £6,000, we had very high inflation expectations and an economic slow down.Interviewer hits out at Truss's 'scripted' answers - economy latest
Hours after her comments, a YouGov/Times poll carried out today and yesterday put Labour on a 33-point lead over the Conservatives. Labour took 54% of the vote - nine points up from Monday - and the Tories took 21% - down seven points. It is thought to be the largest poll lead enjoyed by any party with any polling company since the late 1990s.announced at the start of her premiership - namely a price guarantee that the average household's monthly bill won't pass £2,500 for two years, though those who use more energy will pay more, and six months of equivalent support for businesses.
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