Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss Threatens Legal Action Against Current PM Starmer Over Economy Claims

london - Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss is threatening legal action against current Prime Minister Keir Starmer over claims that she caused the economy to crash, according to reports.

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss is threatening legal action against current Prime Minister Keir Starmer over claims he made that she caused the British economy to crash. Truss, who was in office from September 6 to October 25, 2022, has sent a six-page letter to Starmer, calling his statements about her involvement in the economic downturn 'false and defamatory.' She warns of legal consequences if Starmer does not retract his comments.

Starmer has been publicly accusing Truss of crashing the economy in recent weeks, a claim she vehemently denies. Truss argues that external factors, such as adverse weather conditions, were beyond her control and played a significant role in the economic challenges faced by the country. She also alleges that her reputation has been tarnished and blames the Labour Party for undermining her efforts to lower taxes and reduce regulations. Truss points to the Bank of England as another factor responsible for the economic situation.

A spokesperson for Starmer indicates that despite Truss's legal threats, the Prime Minister will not back down from his stance. Starmer insists that the impact of previous economic policies on issues like mortgages and inflation is widely felt across the country, suggesting that his criticism of Truss is grounded in broader economic realities.