I was interested in the ideas – freedom, free speech and having control of my own life. That’s why I became a Tory.
LIZ TRUSSI was interested in the ideas – freedom, free speech and having control of my own life. That’s why I became a Tory.
LIZ TRUSSFrom Brompton bikes in Australia to Bentleys in the US – the world wants what Britain has to sell.
LIZ TRUSSWhen men call women ambitious they mean pushy.
LIZ TRUSSNo one knows their place, no one fears failure and no one is ashamed of success.
LIZ TRUSSI’m very concerned that a lot of our land is being taken up with solar farms.
LIZ TRUSSFrom better access to American markets for our beef and lamb farmers, to cutting tariffs on dairy products like cheese, which are up to 17 per cent, there are significant opportunities for UK farming.
LIZ TRUSSTrade is critical to us all – it ensures we have what we need to live, that the NHS gets the equipment it needs to save lives, and that developing countries can prosper.
LIZ TRUSSSchools receive 12% more per student for those doing media studies or psychology than they do for those doing maths. You could change that around, made a premium on doing maths.
LIZ TRUSSI believe one of the main roles of Government is to keep our economy free and fair.
LIZ TRUSSIt’s a merger of home life and work life. They aren’t that separate, I must confess, and my daughters know an awful lot about childcare reform now because of it.
LIZ TRUSSAs Chief Secretary to the Treasury, my first responsibility is to the taxpayer.
LIZ TRUSSI’m a big fan of political editor Allegra Stratton.
LIZ TRUSSWhen we’ve looked into trying to find a full daycare place in London it’s just been impossible. You just cannot get one.
LIZ TRUSSI feel I’m fortunate compared with a lot of parents in being able to afford a nanny but, you know, it’s expensive.
LIZ TRUSSIn other countries you can do high-level maths or general maths, whereas we’ve just got all-or-nothing.
LIZ TRUSSBrexit has energised millions of people, young and old, to take part in our democracy and that’s a great thing.
LIZ TRUSS