Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss has come under scrutiny for her recent appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in the United States, where she was criticized for not challenging far-right commentator Steve Bannon's praise of Tommy Robinson as a 'hero'. Truss's speech at the conference, which included criticisms of Joe Biden, transgender rights, and what she termed the 'leftwing deep state', has sparked controversy. She mentioned needing 'a bigger bazooka' to tackle her opposition. Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden and ActionAid's Halima Begum commented that Truss should have called out Bannon's comments but acknowledged the difficulty of catching every word in the moment. The Labour Party's Chair, Anneliese Dodds, has called for an investigation into Truss for propagating far-right conspiracy theories, including suggesting 'a radical Islamic party win' in a coming byelection. Additionally, Truss's inquiry to Bannon about working with Nigel Farage to restructure the Conservative Party has raised eyebrows among political observers.
It shouldn't be an impossibly high standard to be able to push back on the idea Tommy Robinson is any kind of hero, especially when you're an ex PM, but it's far from the only troubling remarks Truss has made this week doing down our country, our institutions and communities 🤡 https://t.co/W19mc9LI5m
On #PoliticsLive just now @redditchrachel says people are "being held to impossibly high standards" when asked if Liz Truss should have corrected Steven Bannon when he said to her that Tommy Robinson was a "hero" She was the literal Prime Minister, standards should be high!
Something that's been largely missed: Liz Truss also asked Steve Bannon if he could "work with Nigel Farage to restructure the Tory party". That's quite a statement for a former Conservative PM.
Something that's been largely missed: Liz Truss also asked Steve Bannon if he could work with Nigel Farage to "restructure the Tory party". That's quite a statement for a former Conservative PM.
Something's that been largely missed: Liz Truss also asked Steve Bannon if he could work with Nigel Farage to "restructure the Tory party". That's quite a statement for a former Conservative PM.
Former PM Liz Truss 'should be investigated for propagating far-right conspiracy theories' says Chair of the Labour Party Anneliese Dodds. Appearing with far-right commentator Steve Bannon, Truss said "a radical Islamic party win" in a coming byelection is possible. 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/ycYp5r8vhW
Why is this surprising ? @Conservatives ex Pm Liz Truss spoke at CPAC where Nazis were in attendance! She went o Steve Bannon show and he is racist white supremacist !! https://t.co/uC6Eep8Psc
Deputy PM did say Liz Truss should have challenged Steve Bannon calling Tommy Robinson a 'hero' https://t.co/DNETOlrFnA
“[Liz Truss] should have called it out” Deputy PM Oliver Dowden says former prime minister Liz Truss should have called out Steve Bannon’s comments praising Tommy Robinson but that sometimes you “don’t catch every single word” #BBCLauraK https://t.co/o1dFn2kETd https://t.co/7DJRMZgsQV
"[Liz Truss] talked about conspiracy theories and that if she had a chance she would take a "bigger bazooka" to her opposition" ActionAid's Halima Begum says comments made by the former PM show politicians "need to behave more responsibly" #BBCLauraK https://t.co/o1dFn2kETd https://t.co/sU6mJrFqOb
'We need a bigger bazooka' for Conservatives to deliver, Liz Truss tells CPAC The former British prime minister addressed a far-right conference in the US, railing against Joe Biden, transgender rights and a so-called leftwing deep state. Source: Guardian News (YouTube) https://t.co/gOuTAcZ8Ua
#bbclaurak: Steve Bannon called Tommy Robinson a hero & Liz Truss never challenged him? Oliver Dowden: "She should have called it out, but when the cameras are on you... you sometimes don't catch every word.. " #TrevorPhillips https://t.co/JjpkAA0nsa
A reminder that Liz Truss - of whom there have been no updates - said nothing on stage as Tommy Robinson was described as a “hero” on Friday