Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has launched a fierce criticism of the British government, calling it “deeply rotten” and warning of a “disastrous situation” under Labour.
Speaking at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (Arc) conference in London, Truss accused the state of failing to protect citizens, claiming that people are being jailed for social media posts while serious crimes, like those involving grooming gangs, go unpunished.
Truss specifically targeted the Supreme Court, questioning why judges are making what she called “political decisions,” such as determining which refugees should be allowed into the country.
She argued that such decisions should not be made by judges and called for a major overhaul of the British state. She insisted that whoever forms the next government in 2029 must fundamentally reform the system.
Truss also criticized key economic institutions, including the Bank of England, the Office for Budget Responsibility, and the Treasury, blaming them for the country’s economic challenges.
She singled out Chancellor Rachel Reeves as “incompetent” and accused her of pushing Britain to the “brink of economic crisis” with high taxes, excessive regulation, and net zero policies.
Truss claimed that her own attempts to address these issues during her short time as Prime Minister in 2022 were undermined by the media and economic establishment.
Her comments come as reports suggest Reeves is planning significant spending cuts of up to 11% in some government departments.
The Treasury has asked departments to prepare for these cuts, as the financial headroom from last year’s budget has been wiped out by high borrowing costs and lower growth forecasts.
Truss also expressed concern about the handling of grooming gang cases, alleging that authorities have covered up crimes and failed to bring all perpetrators to justice.
She argued that the current system is failing to protect vulnerable people and called for sweeping changes to restore trust in the government.
Her criticism comes as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer prepares for his first meeting with US President Donald Trump and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner visits Ethiopia to promote UK partnerships.
Truss’s comments highlight the growing tensions within British politics and the challenges facing the current government as it tries to address economic and social issues.
