Liz Truss attacks Tories who âkowtowedâ ahead of Conservative Partyâs mini-budget apology | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentIndependent Bulletin homepageSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArchie MitchellThursday 05 June 2025 10:11 BSTLiz Truss is accusing shadow chancellor Mel Stride of undermining her economic plans while in government (AFP/Getty)Former prime minister Liz Truss has criticised the Conservative Party, accusing shadow chancellor Mel Stride of undermining her economic plans.Mel Stride is set to pledge that the Conservatives will ânever againâ make unaffordable spending promises, criticising Ms Truss's mini-budget for undermining economic stability.Mr Stride's speech will attack Ms Truss's premiership; her mini-budget triggered market turmoil and pound's decline against the dollar.Ms Truss defended her plan, claiming it was the only way to avoid a catastrophic defeat, and accused Mr Stride of kowtowing to âfailed Treasury orthodoxyâ.Mr Stride will also target Reform UK's economic policies, while the Liberal Democrats have criticised the Conservatives for hypocrisy and past economic damage.In fullLiz Truss lashes out as Tories set to apologise for her disastrous mini-budgetThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in