Liz Truss Considered NHS Cuts for Tax Plan

Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss reportedly considered cutting NHS cancer care to fund tax cuts outlined in her controversial mini-Budget, according to a new book by Sir Anthony Seldon. The book, titled 'Truss at 10: How Not to Be Prime Minister,' describes the chaotic 49 days of her premiership, marked by financial turmoil and desperate measures. Aides claimed Truss had 'lost the plot' as she pressured them to find funds, despite warnings that cuts of such magnitude were unfeasible. Kwasi Kwarteng, then Chancellor, denied involvement in discussions about healthcare cuts but did not rule out that they were considered by Truss and her team. Truss's tenure ended in economic crisis and her resignation, making her the shortest-serving Prime Minister in UK history. The book also notes concerns about potential smears against her team and her contentious relationships with Tory MPs.