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Sajid Javid Calls Support for Liz Truss His 'Biggest Political Mistake'

30 Mayıs 2026The Guardian

Former Chancellor Sajid Javid has labeled his support for Liz Truss during the Conservative leadership contest as his 'biggest mistake in politics.' Speaking at the Hay festival in Wales, he expressed a sense of relief regarding Tory MPs who have defected to the Reform party. Javid, who is no longer an MP, mentioned…
The Conservative party has faced significant challenges and internal strife since Liz Truss's brief tenure as Prime Minister, which was marked by economic turmoil and policy missteps. Javid's remarks come at a time when the party is grappling with maintaining unity and addressing the fallout from recent electoral pe…
Javid's admission reflects a broader discontent within the Conservative party regarding leadership choices and the direction of the party. His comments may resonate with other party members who are questioning the effectiveness of their current leadership and the implications of recent defections.

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