Speaking at the 12th and final leadership race at London’s Wembley Arena, the front-runner also promised no new taxes and gave the strongest indication yet that she would provide further support to households to help with rising energy costs. Asked about her plans to tackle the cost of living crisis, the Foreign Secretary reiterated her top two priorities, cutting taxes and securing the UK’s energy supply, but added: “In a budget situation, the chancellor will deal with the issue of supporting households”. Asked if she would promise not to introduce new taxes, as Boris Johnson did in 2019, Ms Truss replied: “Yes, no new taxes.” Sunak’s strong performances in the finals are probably not enough for a shock victory – analysis Johnson toured the country last week as prime minister – Politics latest Asked about the prospect of energy consumption as bills skyrocket, she said: “I rule that out.” But Mr Sunak, who despite being the self-confessed “outsider” in the leadership campaign secured the loudest cheers at the rally venue on Wednesday night, gave a more cautious response when pressed on the same issue. “We shouldn’t rule anything out,” he replied. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 1:12 Conservative leadership candidate Rishi Sunak MP says it makes sense to look He added that leadership “starts with being straight with the country about the economic challenges,” telling the audience: “I didn’t choose to say what people might want to hear, I said what I think our country needs to hear. listen “Although he hasn’t made my life easy, he’s honest and, to me, that’s what leadership is.” The two remaining candidates also presented different views on the idea of ​​a windfall tax. Ms Truss ruled out another windfall tax on the profits of oil and gas giants, but Mr Sunak: “I hit a windfall tax as Chancellor and I’m glad I did.” He added: “It is absolutely the right thing to do when energy companies are making billions of pounds in profits because of a war.” Mr Sunak also repeated his pledge to make inflation his “number one priority” if elected prime minister and claimed: “I can guarantee it will fall much faster with my plan than with anyone else’s.” Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 10:09 Energy bills: Will they get worse? Ms Truss said fracking should take place in some parts of the UK. Conservative leadership races: What have we learned so far? But when asked about her detailed plans to curb skyrocketing energy costs, she said: “I’m not ruling things in and out. I’m not sitting here writing a future budget.” The government remains under increasing pressure to announce further support to tackle the cost of living crisis for households and businesses after news that the energy price cap will rise by 80% in October, resulting in the average household to pay £3,549 a year for gas and electricity. Mr Johnson insisted it was up to his successor to decide what action to take. During the latest races in London, Ms Truss insisted the current government was “absolutely working” despite no further support being announced amid growing warnings from industry experts about how bills could rise. Read more: Who is vying for the top positions in the next government? Also during the two-hour event, Mr Sunak warned that “we can’t just keep throwing money at” the NHS and pledged to “reform it to get the more efficient health service we need”. The former chancellor also said he would re-appoint an independent ethics adviser – a commitment Ms Truss refused to make. Meanwhile, Ms Truss has pledged to “review” and “stop” smart motorways. The Foreign Secretary also said she would “reform government funding” for childcare – which she described as “too expensive for parents across our country”. The winner of the Conservative leadership contest will be announced on Monday 5 September.


title: “Liz Truss Promises No Energy Bill But Rishi Sunak Warns We Shouldn T Rule Anything Out In Latest Tory Leadership Campaigns Political News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-05” author: “Donna Emery”


Speaking at the 12th and final leadership race at London’s Wembley Arena, the front-runner also promised no new taxes and gave the strongest indication yet that she would provide further support to households to help with rising energy costs. Asked about her plans to tackle the cost of living crisis, the Foreign Secretary reiterated her top two priorities, cutting taxes and securing the UK’s energy supply, but added: “In a budget situation, the chancellor will deal with the issue of supporting households”. Asked if she would promise not to introduce new taxes, as Boris Johnson did in 2019, Ms Truss replied: “Yes, no new taxes.” Sunak’s strong performances in the finals are probably not enough for a shock victory – analysis Johnson toured the country last week as prime minister – Politics latest Asked about the prospect of energy consumption as bills skyrocket, she said: “I rule that out.” But Mr Sunak, who despite being the self-confessed “outsider” in the leadership campaign secured the loudest cheers at the rally venue on Wednesday night, gave a more cautious response when pressed on the same issue. “We shouldn’t rule anything out,” he replied. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 1:12 Conservative leadership candidate Rishi Sunak MP says it makes sense to look He added that leadership “starts with being straight with the country about the economic challenges,” telling the audience: “I didn’t choose to say what people might want to hear, I said what I think our country needs to hear. listen “Although he hasn’t made my life easy, he’s honest and, to me, that’s what leadership is.” The two remaining candidates also presented different views on the idea of ​​a windfall tax. Ms Truss ruled out another windfall tax on the profits of oil and gas giants, but Mr Sunak: “I hit a windfall tax as Chancellor and I’m glad I did.” He added: “It is absolutely the right thing to do when energy companies are making billions of pounds in profits because of a war.” Mr Sunak also repeated his pledge to make inflation his “number one priority” if elected prime minister and claimed: “I can guarantee it will fall much faster with my plan than with anyone else’s.” Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 10:09 Energy bills: Will they get worse? Ms Truss said fracking should take place in some parts of the UK. Conservative leadership races: What have we learned so far? But when asked about her detailed plans to curb skyrocketing energy costs, she said: “I’m not ruling things in and out. I’m not sitting here writing a future budget.” The government remains under increasing pressure to announce further support to tackle the cost of living crisis for households and businesses after news that the energy price cap will rise by 80% in October, resulting in the average household to pay £3,549 a year for gas and electricity. Mr Johnson insisted it was up to his successor to decide what action to take. During the latest races in London, Ms Truss insisted the current government was “absolutely working” despite no further support being announced amid growing warnings from industry experts about how bills could rise. Read more: Who is vying for the top positions in the next government? Also during the two-hour event, Mr Sunak warned that “we can’t just keep throwing money at” the NHS and pledged to “reform it to get the more efficient health service we need”. The former chancellor also said he would re-appoint an independent ethics adviser – a commitment Ms Truss refused to make. Meanwhile, Ms Truss has pledged to “review” and “stop” smart motorways. The Foreign Secretary also said she would “reform government funding” for childcare – which she described as “too expensive for parents across our country”. The winner of the Conservative leadership contest will be announced on Monday 5 September.


title: “Liz Truss Promises No Energy Bill But Rishi Sunak Warns We Shouldn T Rule Anything Out In Latest Tory Leadership Campaigns Political News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-03” author: “Karen Thomas”


Speaking at the 12th and final leadership race at London’s Wembley Arena, the front-runner also promised no new taxes and gave the strongest indication yet that she would provide further support to households to help with rising energy costs. Asked about her plans to tackle the cost of living crisis, the Foreign Secretary reiterated her top two priorities, cutting taxes and securing the UK’s energy supply, but added: “In a budget situation, the chancellor will deal with the issue of supporting households”. Asked if she would promise not to introduce new taxes, as Boris Johnson did in 2019, Ms Truss replied: “Yes, no new taxes.” Sunak’s strong performances in the finals are probably not enough for a shock victory – analysis Johnson toured the country last week as prime minister – Politics latest Asked about the prospect of energy consumption as bills skyrocket, she said: “I rule that out.” But Mr Sunak, who despite being the self-confessed “outsider” in the leadership campaign secured the loudest cheers at the rally venue on Wednesday night, gave a more cautious response when pressed on the same issue. “We shouldn’t rule anything out,” he replied. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 1:12 Conservative leadership candidate Rishi Sunak MP says it makes sense to look He added that leadership “starts with being straight with the country about the economic challenges,” telling the audience: “I didn’t choose to say what people might want to hear, I said what I think our country needs to hear. listen “Although he hasn’t made my life easy, he’s honest and, to me, that’s what leadership is.” The two remaining candidates also presented different views on the idea of ​​a windfall tax. Ms Truss ruled out another windfall tax on the profits of oil and gas giants, but Mr Sunak: “I hit a windfall tax as Chancellor and I’m glad I did.” He added: “It is absolutely the right thing to do when energy companies are making billions of pounds in profits because of a war.” Mr Sunak also repeated his pledge to make inflation his “number one priority” if elected prime minister and claimed: “I can guarantee it will fall much faster with my plan than with anyone else’s.” Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 10:09 Energy bills: Will they get worse? Ms Truss said fracking should take place in some parts of the UK. Conservative leadership races: What have we learned so far? But when asked about her detailed plans to curb skyrocketing energy costs, she said: “I’m not ruling things in and out. I’m not sitting here writing a future budget.” The government remains under increasing pressure to announce further support to tackle the cost of living crisis for households and businesses after news that the energy price cap will rise by 80% in October, resulting in the average household to pay £3,549 a year for gas and electricity. Mr Johnson insisted it was up to his successor to decide what action to take. During the latest races in London, Ms Truss insisted the current government was “absolutely working” despite no further support being announced amid growing warnings from industry experts about how bills could rise. Read more: Who is vying for the top positions in the next government? Also during the two-hour event, Mr Sunak warned that “we can’t just keep throwing money at” the NHS and pledged to “reform it to get the more efficient health service we need”. The former chancellor also said he would re-appoint an independent ethics adviser – a commitment Ms Truss refused to make. Meanwhile, Ms Truss has pledged to “review” and “stop” smart motorways. The Foreign Secretary also said she would “reform government funding” for childcare – which she described as “too expensive for parents across our country”. The winner of the Conservative leadership contest will be announced on Monday 5 September.


title: “Liz Truss Promises No Energy Bill But Rishi Sunak Warns We Shouldn T Rule Anything Out In Latest Tory Leadership Campaigns Political News Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-15” author: “Charlene Scheunemann”


Speaking at the 12th and final leadership race at London’s Wembley Arena, the front-runner also promised no new taxes and gave the strongest indication yet that she would provide further support to households to help with rising energy costs. Asked about her plans to tackle the cost of living crisis, the Foreign Secretary reiterated her top two priorities, cutting taxes and securing the UK’s energy supply, but added: “In a budget situation, the chancellor will deal with the issue of supporting households”. Asked if she would promise not to introduce new taxes, as Boris Johnson did in 2019, Ms Truss replied: “Yes, no new taxes.” Sunak’s strong performances in the finals are probably not enough for a shock victory – analysis Johnson toured the country last week as prime minister – Politics latest Asked about the prospect of energy consumption as bills skyrocket, she said: “I rule that out.” But Mr Sunak, who despite being the self-confessed “outsider” in the leadership campaign secured the loudest cheers at the rally venue on Wednesday night, gave a more cautious response when pressed on the same issue. “We shouldn’t rule anything out,” he replied. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 1:12 Conservative leadership candidate Rishi Sunak MP says it makes sense to look He added that leadership “starts with being straight with the country about the economic challenges,” telling the audience: “I didn’t choose to say what people might want to hear, I said what I think our country needs to hear. listen “Although he hasn’t made my life easy, he’s honest and, to me, that’s what leadership is.” The two remaining candidates also presented different views on the idea of ​​a windfall tax. Ms Truss ruled out another windfall tax on the profits of oil and gas giants, but Mr Sunak: “I hit a windfall tax as Chancellor and I’m glad I did.” He added: “It is absolutely the right thing to do when energy companies are making billions of pounds in profits because of a war.” Mr Sunak also repeated his pledge to make inflation his “number one priority” if elected prime minister and claimed: “I can guarantee it will fall much faster with my plan than with anyone else’s.” Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 10:09 Energy bills: Will they get worse? Ms Truss said fracking should take place in some parts of the UK. Conservative leadership races: What have we learned so far? But when asked about her detailed plans to curb skyrocketing energy costs, she said: “I’m not ruling things in and out. I’m not sitting here writing a future budget.” The government remains under increasing pressure to announce further support to tackle the cost of living crisis for households and businesses after news that the energy price cap will rise by 80% in October, resulting in the average household to pay £3,549 a year for gas and electricity. Mr Johnson insisted it was up to his successor to decide what action to take. During the latest races in London, Ms Truss insisted the current government was “absolutely working” despite no further support being announced amid growing warnings from industry experts about how bills could rise. Read more: Who is vying for the top positions in the next government? Also during the two-hour event, Mr Sunak warned that “we can’t just keep throwing money at” the NHS and pledged to “reform it to get the more efficient health service we need”. The former chancellor also said he would re-appoint an independent ethics adviser – a commitment Ms Truss refused to make. Meanwhile, Ms Truss has pledged to “review” and “stop” smart motorways. The Foreign Secretary also said she would “reform government funding” for childcare – which she described as “too expensive for parents across our country”. The winner of the Conservative leadership contest will be announced on Monday 5 September.