I’m delighted that my friend and colleague Liz Truss has been elected Conservative Party Leader today – the third Conservative woman Prime Minister, and a northerner to boot.
Liz’s Government will work tirelessly to deliver on the priorities of the British people – taking rapid action on energy bills to help families through the winter; tackling the root cause of the energy crisis to put us on a secure footing for the future; and growing the economy in a Conservative way to stave off the threat of a recession. She has my full support in implementing her vision for our country and economy, and I look forward to working with her in the years to come.
This Government has a bold plan to see Britain through the difficult times ahead and get us out the other side stronger – and will do everything in its power to make sure everyone, no matter where they are from, has the opportunity to go as far as their talent and hard work takes them.
Now is the time for the whole party and country to get behind Liz’s leadership – so we can focus on tackling the serious challenges the country faces and providing the immediate support people need for the months ahead.