Liz Truss still doesn't get why her economic policy went down so badly

"I get the sense that, in spite of Kwasi Kwarteng saying, 'we get it,' they don't get it."
Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng haven't yet realised that they have caused the current economic turmoil, Adam Boulton tells Rachel Sylvester and John Pienaar on #TimesRadio
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[@andrewgreen5892]

There needs to be a police investigation into whether Kwarteng, Truss and other members of the ERG benefited from shorting the pound

[@TudorSabin]

It still hasn’t dawned on Liz that “trickle down” is 20th century equivalent of feudalism

[@CXensation]

"Something is rotten in the kingdom of Britain"

[@helenrushful]

I am so sick of the Torys. We have all had enough of these silly little kids messing around with our future like a bunch of irresponsible tabloid journalists.

[@PortsladeBySea]

I recently met a lady from Steyning, West Sussex, who had worked with Liz Truss.

[@BlueJazzBoyNZ]

Liz Truss still doesn't get why 1 + 1 =

[@sebastianmuller1210]

Topping Boris seemed to be a hard gig. But they did it with such ease. Bravo.

[@mrb.5610]

I'm definitely a royalist now after what King Charles said to Liz Truss.

[@frogstamper]

If they really believe that this collapse is nothing to do with their budget they don't belong in a position of power, their arrogant response continues to reinforce the narrative they are a bunch of ideologues that know better, even as the self-inflicted damage continues.

[@williammuir638]

I've no interest in english monarchy but Charles's nailed when he said to truss

[@ianbromley7218]

Dizzy Lizzy has not taken onboard any feedback

[@tonupharry]

Truss has been in a bubble her whole life

[@Mal-ey2mm]

This is why Politicians should be given an allowance based on fiscal responsibility.

[@diorocks5858]

inside trade, I am sure Liz and the gamer Kwarteng made millions on bonds

[@K1lostream]

I'd much rather pay an extra £3k a year on my energy bills than pay an extra £1.5k a year on my energy bills plus an extra £6k a year on my mortgage and have my pension fund collapse.

[@twiglet2214]

Preparing the Mini Budget Kwasi said to Liz " This is going to be a doddle gal, there are only 3 types of people in the world Liz - those that can count,and those that can't ! "

[@grahamturner1290]

We need a Privileges Committee investigation ASAP.

[@Afterthoughtbtw]

This is why a change of leader of the governing party should always trigger a GE. We don't elect a PM like other countries elect a President, say, but we

[@sammcgauran3278]

The one thing that's always worried me about Truss, is the self indulgent, self appreciating and socially inept smirking she shows. Chinese pork deals, importing cheese- the stagnant pause waiting for everyone to share her feeling of accomplishment. She projects a stubborn, incoherent and naieve imitation of Mrs T.

[@cuongtruong6043]

Truss and Co have already sealed their fate, there is no way they can salvage their careers. Their incompetence is just breathtaking. As for the Conservative party, their level of incompetence cannot go unnoticed and need to be held accountable. Voters can no longer vote solely on aligned principles or tradition.