Anaïs Cordoba (in London), edited by Romain Rouillard
Conservative Liz Truss was elected British Prime Minister on Monday, replacing Boris Johnson. The former finance minister will be the third woman to hold this position after Margaret Thatcher and Theresa May. For the time being, the population is not yet completely seduced.
Two months after the resignation of Boris Johnson, the British know the name of the new tenant of Downing Street. It will be Liz Truss, the third woman to occupy this position across the Channel after Margaret Thatcher and Theresa May. But for now, his profile is not unanimous.
Widely elected by Conservative members, Liz Truss has come a long way to win the hearts of Britons. According to a poll a week ago, 52% of the public think she will be a bad prime minister. This is the case of this Londoner, disappointed by her victory: “It worries me to think of what she will do for the country and the economy. I don’t really agree with what she is proposing , such as lowering taxes because it will only benefit the richest people”.
The cost of living crisis as a number 1 priority
Paul and James say they are rather satisfied with this new Prime Minister, but hope for strong and immediate measures on the energy crisis. “I would like it to put in place a price cap and a price drop. Universal aid that would benefit everyone,” says Paul. “It should help the poorest, those who can no longer afford to pay for their energy rather than lowering taxes,” adds James.
Like them, 74% of Britons believe the cost of living crisis should be Liz Truss’ number one priority.