Liz Truss Advises Successor Rishi Sunak To Be Bold In Her Farewell Speech

Liz Truss recently resigned as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following an economic meltdown in the country after her proposals backfired and led to turmoil across the economy. Following Truss's exit, Rishi Sunak is now set to take oath as the next Prime Minister of the UK.

Liz Truss, who held office for less than two months, delivered her farewell speech in London and shared some advice for her successor Rishi Sunak.

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Liz Truss Farewell Speech

In her farewell speech on Tuesday, Truss stood outside No 10 downing street and quoted the Roman Philosopher Seneca referring to circumstance saying, “It is not because things are difficult what we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult”. Truss, who was surrounded by her close aides, supporters, her spouse and children wished her successor Rishi Sunak all the success for his upcoming tenure as the serving Prime Minister of the UK.

Maintaining her stance on lowering taxes and strengthening the country’s defences, the outgoing Prime Minister added she was more convinced than ever that the country needs to be bold enough to confront all the challenges ahead. She further urged Sunak to be bold in his decisions, suggesting he continue cutting down taxes and keep the planned rise in defence spending.

Acknowledging that she had served for a short period, she boasted of her achievement of being able to help millions in the country to afford energy bills and helping businesses by stopping them from going bankrupt. Truss shared how leading the country while mourning Queen Elizabeth’s death and welcoming the King’s accession was nothing short of honourable and emotional for her.

She revealed that she is looking forward to spending more time in her constituency of South West Norfolk now that she will no more be at Downing Street. “Our country continues to battle through the storm. However, I believe in Britain, in the people of Britain and I know that brighter days lie ahead,” she concluded. Truss headed to Buckingham Palace soon after her exit speech to officially offer her resignation to King Charles.