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Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has taken the spotlight with the release of her latest book, Ten Years to Save the West. In the book, Truss delves into the struggles of the conservative movement across the Western world, highlighting the challenges and conflicts that have hindered its growth.
With Ms. Truss’ recent interviews and book excerpts circulating, there have been numerous claims about her stance on various issues. Some may find it challenging to discern between what Truss actually wrote in her book and what has been exaggerated or invented. However, what remains clear is Truss’s belief that the West has become “decadent and complacent,” with conservative politicians embracing extremist environmentalist dogma and wokeism.
Truss boldly asserts that the conservative movement in the West has been faltering for almost a generation, voicing concerns about the infiltration of left-leaning ideologies within the Conservative Party. Additionally, she criticizes the party for not displaying enough fervor in overturning decisions made by the previous Labour government, particularly the Human Rights Act.
The release of Ten Years to Save the West coincides with Truss’s desire to share the lessons she learned from her turbulent political journey, including her brief tenure in Downing Street. With the aim of defending her mini-budget crafted with former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng, Truss attempts to reclaim the ideological center of the Tory Party, emphasizing her commitment to fiscal responsibility and meticulous economic planning.
Truss’s narrative in her memoir contends that her ousting from power was a result of resistance from the establishment, ultimately dealing a severe blow to the Tory party’s reputation for fiscal responsibility. “Trussonomics,” her vision for the UK’s economic policies, encountered a devastating setback following the collapse of her project.
The publication of Ten Years to Save the West offers readers an opportunity to gain insight into Truss’s perspectives on the challenges faced by the Conservative movement and her personal experiences in political leadership. As Truss navigates the aftermath of her time in office, her book provides a platform for reflection, analysis, and the articulation of her vision for the future of conservatism in the Western world.
