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Liz Truss's muted London CPAC event contrasts with its US counterpart
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2026-07-17 06:27   Politics   11

Liz Truss's muted London CPAC event contrasts with its US counterpart

The article critiques Liz Truss's attempt to replicate the United States' Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in London, highlighting its lacklustre reception compared to the vibrant American version.The event, held at the InterContinental hotel near the O2, drew minimal attendance with less than 200 of the 500 seats occupied.

Speakers, including Toby Young and Andrew Griffith, faced lukewarm responses, while Mike Schlapp's remarks about the UK's political state were met with indifference.

The piece underscores Truss's diminished influence, noting her apparent detachment from reality as she promotes initiatives like the Atlantic Strategy Institute.

The event's failure to engage audiences or spark controversy reflects broader disillusionment with her leadership, marked by a series of short-lived policies and public missteps.

Full reading at theguardian.com

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