Liz Truss Blasts ‘Deeply Rotten’ British State in Scathing Attack
Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has delivered a scathing attack on the British state, condemning it as “deeply rotten” and warning of a “disastrous situation” facing the country. Speaking to GB News at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (Arc) conference in east London, Truss raised concerns about what she described as a two-tier system of justice, where people are “being thrown in jail for Facebook posts” while serious crimes remain unpunished.
Truss singled out the Supreme Court, which was established by the Constitutional Reform Act, questioning the role of judges in making “political decisions.” She specifically targeted their involvement in decisions such as determining which refugees should be allowed into the UK, stating, “Why are judges making political decisions like which refugees should be allowed into our country? They shouldn’t be making those decisions.”
She continued, emphasizing her belief that the British state requires fundamental reform, adding, “What I’m saying is what’s really important to me is that we’re actually calling for that kind of change. The British state is deeply rotten.”
The former Prime Minister also called for sweeping reforms, arguing that whoever forms the government in 2029 must undertake a “massive overhaul” of the country and its institutions. Truss voiced strong criticism of key economic figures, particularly Chancellor Rachel Reeves, whom she described as “incompetent.” She also directed blame at the Bank of England, the Office for Budget Responsibility, and the Treasury, stating, “They’re all responsible.”
Her comments come as reports suggest that Chancellor Reeves is planning significant spending cuts of up to 11 percent across some government departments, as the Treasury grapples with high borrowing costs and downgraded growth forecasts. The £9.9 billion headroom from October’s Budget has been eroded, leading to the need for these cuts.
Truss also expressed particular concern about the failure to bring all members of grooming gangs to justice, claiming that authorities had “covered up” these cases. She condemned the “appalling grooming gangs who have raped tens of thousands of girls” for not facing full accountability.
As Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer prepares for his upcoming meeting with US President Donald Trump, Truss’ comments add to a growing debate over the UK’s handling of various internal challenges.