And I observe that for the vast majority of the Labour government we had a top rate of 40 per cent income tax. It’s now higher, and I think we should look to get to a simpler, lower tax system.
LIZ TRUSSAnd I observe that for the vast majority of the Labour government we had a top rate of 40 per cent income tax. It’s now higher, and I think we should look to get to a simpler, lower tax system.
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 TRUSSWith Anglo-American capitalism increasingly under attack, those who believe in the power of free markets and enterprise to create wealth and social progress must stand up and be counted and champion our way of life.
LIZ TRUSSWhen I started my ministerial job I brought my daughters into the Department, due to last-minute childcare complications.
LIZ TRUSSWe spent a lot of time talking about politics at home. We went to the camp at Greenham Common.
LIZ TRUSSA UK-Australia trade deal won’t just be a good thing, it’ll be a great thing, for our businesses, for our consumers, for our workers and for our two great countries.
LIZ TRUSSPeople want to start businesses because it’s a way of fulfilling their ambitions and dreams.
LIZ TRUSSOur future lies in being a high skilled, high innovation, free enterprise nation.
LIZ TRUSSParliament should start earlier in the day and finish earlier. Otherwise I love it.
LIZ TRUSSI agree. It is vital we keep taxes low and the size of the state in check, to allow people to spend more of their own money.
LIZ TRUSSIf I do feel scared I deliberately challenge myself not to feel scared.
LIZ TRUSSAs Trade Secretary I see the world is waiting. The Australians, the Americans, the Kiwis, the Japanese.
LIZ TRUSSI had never met anyone of my own age that was a Tory, so going to university and seeing people who were Tories and who believed in what I believed in was an eye-opener.
LIZ TRUSSCoronavirus may well represent the biggest health crisis any of us experience in our lifetimes.
LIZ TRUSSI want people to buy British because it’s the tastiest food and the most exciting food.
LIZ TRUSSI believe one of the main roles of Government is to keep our economy free and fair.
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