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Truss Blames 'Establishment' for Her Downfall as UK's Shortest-Serving PM

  • Truss defended her economic legacy and blamed others for her downfall as UK's shortest-serving PM.

  • She argued her policies failed due to reaction from "political and economic establishment."

  • Truss admitted trying to implement economic plan too quickly but blamed "anti-growth coalition."

  • She urged Conservatives not to be "scared" of climate activists, anti-capitalists, and "woke diversity brigade."

  • Truss blamed media, Labour opposition, and economic orthodoxy for undermining her tax-cutting plan.

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