Liz Truss First Speech As UK PM: Ten Takeaways

Liz Truss officially became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after her in-person meeting with Queen Elizabeth at Balmoral castle. The Queen had formally invited Truss to form a cabinet and become Prime Minister.

Liz Truss delivered her first speech as the Prime Minister of the UK and addressed the nation in front of Downing Street, London. She vowed to take action starting from her very first day in office to make the nation into what she called an aspiration nation.

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UK PM Liz Truss First Speech, Ten takeaways

1. UK PM Liz Truss First Speech started by lauding Boris Johnson, her predecessor. Truss thanked him for his service and wished him the best for his future.

2. The newly appointed vowed to take action starting from her very first day in office to make the nation into what she called an aspiration nation.

3. She vowed to slash taxes to encourage economic growth rather than take the more conservative road of public finance consolidation.

4. Addressed the energy crisis - The PM promised to take swift action this week on the number one energy crisis issue for most people in the UK.

5. She further mentioned Russian President Vladimir Putin’s conflict and increase in high cost of oil and gas. She promised to find a way to deal with tackling the issue of high costs. “I will deal directly with the energy problem brought on by Putin's conflict. This week, I will take measures to address energy bills and safeguard our future energy supplies.”

6. Assistance to the health-care system - Truss mentioned that she will enhance access to physicians and address issue of labour shortages. “I will ensure that people have access to physicians' appointments and NHS services. We will put our healthcare system on solid ground. We will put our country on the path to long-term success by delivering on the economy, energy, and the NHS.”

7. Reminding the British people of their strength, she said they need to rise above the storm. "We shouldn't be daunted by the problems we confront, no matter how severe the storm," she said to the gathering.

8. Truss vouched to address all challenges that has been holding Britain back for decades. She also promised to focus towards needful architecture by constructing more housing, roads, and accelerating internet rollout. "I am certain that we have what it takes to meet such difficulties. Of course, it will not be simple. But we'll be ok. I'm determined to succeed."

9. She urged the nation’s people to realise their strengths and work on their skills and enthusiasm to together rebuild the economy. “We have an abundance of skill, enthusiasm, and determination. I am convinced that we can: weather the storm, rebuild our economy, and become the contemporary, wonderful Britain that I know we can be.”

10. Another promise the PM made was to work on her critical mission of creating more equal opportunities. “This is our critical mission: to ensure that all people and future generations have equal access to opportunity and prosperity. I am determined to meet my deadline. Thank you very much,” she concluded. |

Truss, 47, was appointed prime minister after seeing the Queen at Balmoral and being asked to form a government following the resignation of Boris Johnson, who was expelled by Tory MPs earlier this summer following a series of scandals.