News analysis

British PM Truss has to act quickly to recover her credibility or face a ruthless party

British Prime Minister Liz Truss at a television studio during the annual Conservative Party conference in Birmingham, on Oct 2, 2022. PHOTO: AFP
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

LONDON - Most British prime ministers enjoy a brief honeymoon when they first take office; a fresh face and some fresh promises usually do the trick.

But as Prime Minister Liz Truss faces the annual conference of her Conservative Party on Monday, less than a month after coming to power, she will be fighting for her survival.

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.