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Sajid Javid Calls Truss Support Biggest Mistake, Proposes MP Overhaul

5/30/2026

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At the Hay Festival, former chancellor Sajid Javid called his 2022 support for former prime minister Liz Truss the biggest mistake of his political career.
He told broadcasters he no longer speaks to Truss and criticised the decline of Britain’s political class.
Javid proposed halving MPs while doubling salaries to attract teachers, accountants and doctors.
He welcomed Tory MPs defecting to Reform, replying “Good riddance”.

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At the Hay Festival, former chancellor Sajid Javid called his 2022 support for former prime minister Liz Truss the biggest mistake of his political career.
He told broadcasters he no longer speaks to Truss and criticised the decline of Britain’s political class.
Javid proposed halving MPs while doubling salaries to attract teachers, accountants and doctors.
He welcomed Tory MPs defecting to Reform, replying “Good riddance”.