Planet Normal: Energy bills support is first big test for Liz Truss, so can she deliver? | Podcast

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It’s the dawn of a new era on the rocket as Liz Truss takes the throne as Prime Minister. But do our co-hosts think she has got what it takes?

Co-host Liam Halligan predicts Truss will grow into the role, but warns she will have to be a ‘shape-shifter’ in order to tackle the toughest in-tray of any peace-time PM.

Allison Pearson wasn’t blown away by Truss’ debut speech, comparing her performance to that of a nervous head girl, but thought her first showing at PMQs was a vast improvement.

Both our co-hosts agree Truss should ditch her notes and stick to speaking off the cuff in future.

Also entering the sanctuary of sweet reason this week is journalist and General Secretary of the Free Speech Union, Toby Young, who shares his disappointment at the fall of the Johnson premiership and his thoughts on the new Truss cabinet. Plus, Toby opens up about what it’s like to be ‘cancelled’.

And finally, the debate over co-pilot Pearson’s ‘hello’ rages on…

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