Liz Truss stresses need to be ‘bold’ in farewell speech as British prime minister

Ms Truss spoke of the need to praise tax cuts and celebrate reversing the national insurance hike imposed by Mr Sunak when he was chancellor.

Liz Truss will tender her resignation to the King (Daniel Leal/PA)

Liz Truss has stressed the need to be “bold” as she made her final speech as British prime minister before power is handed over to new Tory leader Rishi Sunak.

After seven chaotic weeks as prime minister, Ms Truss spoke on Tuesday of the need to praise tax cuts and celebrate reversing the national insurance hike imposed by Mr Sunak when he was chancellor.