Liz Truss Sends Legal Letter to Keir Starmer

Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has sent a cease and desist letter to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, demanding he stop claiming she crashed the economy, which she argues is 'false and defamatory'. Truss's lawyers contend that Starmer's accusations contributed to her loss in the South West Norfolk seat during the recent general election. The letter argues that while Truss's mini-budget in October 2022 did lead to market turmoil, it did not result in an actual economic crash as there was no drop in GDP or rise in unemployment. Citing economist Andrew Lilico, Truss's legal team asserts that the economic issues were largely due to external factors beyond her control, including actions by the Bank of England. The ongoing debate highlights the political fallout from Truss's brief premiership and the lasting impact of her economic policies on public perception. The letter underlines Truss's claim that repeated statements about an economic crash are politically motivated and have severely harmed her reputation.