Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss has sparked controversy with her recent appearances in the United States, where she addressed a far-right conference and appeared on a right-wing news show. During her speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Truss criticized Joe Biden, transgender rights, and mentioned a so-called leftwing deep state, stating 'We need a bigger bazooka' to tackle her opposition. She also appeared on Steve Bannon's 'War Room' segment on 'Real America's Voice,' discussing the current state of politics and asking Bannon if he could work with Nigel Farage to 'restructure the Tory party.' Truss's comments, including her failure to challenge Bannon's praise of Tommy Robinson as a 'hero' and her discussion of far-right conspiracy theories, have led to calls for investigation and disciplinary action. Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden and others have commented on Truss's actions, with Labour Chair Anneliese Dodds suggesting that Rishi Sunak should remove the whip from Truss. Sunak's spokesperson stated that the Prime Minister does not agree with the notion of a deep state in the UK.
'Sunak should investigate Truss' Labour's Anneliese Dodds has said Rishi Sunak should consider removing the whip from ex-PM Liz Truss after she referenced the conspiracy theory of a "deep state" influencing politics and said her attempts to rule the UK were foiled by "the left" https://t.co/F5uPHcjs0Q
Spreading bizarre conspiracy theories about the “deep state”. Sharing a platform with a far-right commentator. Embarrassing the country on the world stage. Any proper leader would suspend Liz Truss. But Rishi Sunak is too weak. https://t.co/ybbPEOmdUm
Sunak says he is sure Liz Truss does not agree with Steve Bannon about Tommy Robinson being a hero - https://t.co/3d5V5oe4ar
Sunak defends Truss to @andybell5news: "I’m sure Liz Truss does not agree with Steve Bannon on that point, I haven’t seen all those comments and I haven’t seen exactly what happened… 1/2
Labour has called on Rishi Sunak to consider removing the whip from Liz Truss after her appearance in the US sparked controversy Read more 🔗 https://t.co/OsMSzW8j13
On whether Liz Truss should have challenged Steve Bannon calling Tommy Robinson a "hero", Tory MP Rachel Maclean says we are holding people to "impossibly high standards".
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!
Does Rishi Sunak agree with Liz Truss that there is a deep state in the UK? “That has not been the Prime Minister’s experience,” says his spokesperson
Rishi Sunak told to remove whip from Liz Truss for 'propagating conspiracy theories' on US visit Read more🔗 https://t.co/uwlTWucnYB
Rishi Sunak told to remove whip from Liz Truss for 'propagating conspiracy theories' on US visit Read more 🔗 https://t.co/g4jUncGSkD
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
“We can’t triangulate with terrorists. We need to take them on.” Former Prime Minister of the UK, Liz Truss, appeared on the right-wing American news show “Real America’s Voice”, specifically in Steve Bannon’s “War Room” segment. Truss and Bannon talk about the current state of… https://t.co/DUGR2i4H6I
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