Truss promises quick action against energy crisis

Conservative Party, Britain’s new prime minister Liz Cagepromise this Tuesday, in his first speech to the nation as head of government, quick actions to deal with the increase energy prices and fulfilling its commitment to reduce taxes.

“I’m sure we will succeed together weather the storm, rebuild our economy and become the bright modern England We know it can happen,” he declared outside the gate, office, and official residence of 10 Downing Street.

The Conservative leader, who inherited the absolute majority from his predecessor Boris Johnson at the polls three years ago, was handed over to Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday, who formally commissioned him to form a government. He met with Elizabeth and will begin the assignment this afternoon. its cabinet.

Revealing his most pressing priorities, Truss one hundred inflation over 10% shotHe highlighted plans to “stimulate the economy through tax cuts and reforms”.

I will cut taxes to reward hard work and encourage companies to generate growth and investment.”He also underlined the chief executive’s intention to ensure that “people do not get unpaid electricity bills” and invest in “hospitals, schools, roads and broadband internet connections”.

Truss plans to present its plan on Thursday to freeze or reduce British homes’ electricity bills to around £90,000m (104,000m euros) over the next two winters, and is also working on measures for companies. British media explained.

The Tory leader is expected to finance this program with public debt rather than raising taxes, in line with the priorities he championed during the Conservative primary campaign.

In his Downing Street speech, in front of dozens of journalists and conservative lawmakers soaked by the rain in the moments before he spoke, Truss also emphasized that the British public health system (NHS) is among its priorities.

I will make sure people get the medical appointments and health care they need. We will put our health system on a solid foundation,” he said.

The prime minister will face his first control session in the House of Commons this Wednesday morning, where he will discuss with opposition leader Labor Keir Starmer.

Biden wants to continue working together

For his part, the President of the United States, Joe Bidencongratulated the new prime minister this Tuesday UK Conservative Liz Truss, after taking office and He expressed his hope that the two countries will continue to work together for Help Ukraine against Russia.

The two leaders will also meet by phone this Tuesday, White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said at a daily news conference.

from Twitter, Biden congratulated Truss and showed desire to work “closely” to face “global challenges” and continue to support Ukraine as it copes with the Russian invasion that began in February.

Biden also expressed his willingness. Strengthening the “special relationship” between Washington and LondonA term used to describe the political, diplomatic, cultural, economic and military ties that unite two countries, historically making them two close allies.

The President made these remarks to Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, just minutes after Truss became the UK’s new prime minister on Tuesday. She became the third woman to hold this position after receiving Elizabeth’s official commission.

Source: Informacion

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