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Truss Defends Mini-Budget Amid Economic Ruin Fears

5/30/2025

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Liz Truss is under fire for defending her disastrous mini-Budget, insisting it was undermined by the establishment. Keir Starmer draws alarming parallels between her policies and Nigel Farage's reckless tax cut proposals, cautioning they could spell economic ruin. Economists echo these fears, suggesting Farage's plans could pose even greater financial threats, jeopardizing vital public services.

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Liz Truss is under fire for defending her disastrous mini-Budget, insisting it was undermined by the establishment. Keir Starmer draws alarming parallels between her policies and Nigel Farage's reckless tax cut proposals, cautioning they could spell economic ruin. Economists echo these fears, suggesting Farage's plans could pose even greater financial threats, jeopardizing vital public services.