Liz Truss will admit her economic plans, which she claims will boost Britain’s growth, will cause “disruption”. On Wednesday, in her first Conservative Party conference speech as party leader, the prime minister will insist there can be no more “drag and delay” in her bid to “get us out of this cycle of high tax and low growth”. “. She will defend her “new approach” saying it will “grow the pie so everyone gets a bigger slice” and “unleash the full potential of our great country”. It will be seen as her bid to boost ailing Tory morale after Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng was forced to U-turn to cut the 45p tax rate on top earners – a key policy in his mini-budget that spooked markets. The collapse of the tax plans has caused a split within the party and more infighting could erupt over whether to increase benefits in line with inflation. Mrs Truss’ speech will follow former minister Nadine Dorries’ warning that the Tories could “absolutely” lose a snap general election after a new poll showed Labor with a 38-point lead in “red wall” constituencies.

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Liz Truss wants more Rwanda-style deals to prevent immigration

During an interview yesterday, Liz Truss said she wanted to see more Rwanda-style deals to prevent people from crossing the Channel in small boats. He said he would look at “all options” to prevent people from doing this. He said: “I don’t want to see the numbers go up, what I want to see is the right people coming in with the right skills who can contribute to Britain. Maroosha Muzaffar October 5, 2022 05:41 1664944555

In the UK “we have to do things differently”, Truss will say

Liz Truss is set to try to convince the British people that she will support them through the current cost of living crisis when she addresses the Conservative Party Conference later today. “The scale of the challenge is huge,” he will say. “War in Europe for the first time in a generation. A more uncertain world in the wake of Covid. And a global financial crisis. That’s why in Britain we have to do things differently.” He will continue: “Everyone will benefit from the result – a growing economy and a better future. This is what we have a clear plan to implement.” Maroosha Muzaffar October 5, 2022 05:35 1664943990

Britain’s immigration minister said on Tuesday that people arriving by unauthorized means should not be able to claim asylum in the UK. Home Secretary Suella Braverman has vowed to press ahead with a controversial plan to send some asylum seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda. But he acknowledged that a legal challenge to the policy means it is unlikely anyone will be deported to Rwanda this year. The UK government believes this policy will deter human traffickers, but human rights campaigners claim it is inhumane. Maroosha Muzaffar October 5, 2022 05:26 1664942122

PM to promise a ‘new Britain for a new age’

Liz Truss is expected to close the Conservative Party conference by pledging a “new Britain for a new era” after a tumultuous week. In her conference speech, she will defend her approach and reiterate Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s plan to boost growth. Ms Truss will tell the audience: “Whenever there is change, there is disruption. Not everyone will be in favor.” Maroosha Muzaffar October 5, 2022 04:55 1664940441

Liz Truss refuses to apologize for the financial turmoil caused by the mini-budget

Liz Truss refused to apologize to people who lost their mortgage deals or those paying higher mortgages as a result of the turmoil caused by the mini-budget. In an interview with Sky News, she said: “I think there’s absolutely no shame in a leader listening to people and responding and that’s the person I am. I’ve been completely honest and upfront with people that everything I’ve done as prime minister is focused on helping people get through a very difficult winter.” Maroosha Muzaffar 5 October 2022 04:27 1664935200

Scotland’s winter rent freeze bill passes first stage

Legislation that would temporarily freeze rents and ban evictions in Scotland has passed its first stage. MSPs backed the broad principles of the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Bill by 88 votes to 29 on Tuesday. Second stage amendments will be taken up on Wednesday and the final vote will take place on Thursday. Under the legislation, rent increases will be frozen at 0% until March 31, from September 6, with ministers having powers to extend that period for a further two semesters if necessary. Patrick Harvey said the legislation would “help stabilize housing costs” (PA file) Patrick Harvey, the Scottish Government’s tenant rights minister, said: “The legislation we are proposing will help keep people in their homes and help stabilize housing costs during this extraordinary cost crisis. “We believe the package strikes the right balance between this aim and ensuring that landlords can continue to offer properties for rent and manage tenancies in a sustainable way.” The bill will cover the private and social rental sector, as well as student accommodation. Lamiat Sabin October 5, 2022 03:00 1664931600

The fall of the Tory conference is “very damaging”, says Villiers

Arguments at the Conservative Party conference were “very damaging”, a former minister has said. Theresa Villiers told a PoliticsHome event at the conference in Birmingham: “Unfortunately, I think the events of today and the last few days have been very damaging, and I hope we have a moment of recovery.” Reset klaxon! Theresa Villiers tells the @politicshome podcast that the last few days have been “very damaging” for the Tory party and there needs to be a “reset” of the government to move forward — Adam Payne (@adampayne26) October 4, 2022 Conservative MP Alicia Kearns added that the policy was “not too different” from last year. Lamiat Sabin October 5, 2022 02:00 1664928000

Braverman’s proposals on immigration and policing – in a nutshell

Home Secretary Suella Braverman has made a number of proposals in her Tory conference speech, on the main stage and in fringe meetings, on Tuesday.

Migrants crossing the Channel will face a blanket ban on seeking asylum in Britain ‘Illegal’ asylum seekers to be deported or ‘transferred to Rwanda’ while their claim is processed It has an “ambition” to reduce the number of immigrants and international students below 100,000 Since 2014 there has been a 450 percent increase in modern slavery claims Modern slavery laws to protect vulnerable people ‘abused’ by many illegal immigrants

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“Sympathetic” Kwarteng dismisses debate on benefits

Kwasi Kwarteng insisted he was following “compassionate conservatism” but declined to comment on whether the government would increase benefits in line with inflation. The chancellor also told a Tory fringe conference event that things were going “very well” since he took the job and suggested his party could win the next general election despite Labour’s huge lead in the polls. This contrasts with warnings from former ministers – such as Grant Shapps and Nadine Dorries – who have warned that the Tories would be in trouble if an early general election is held. Amid fierce infighting at the annual gathering, cabinet ministers publicly urged Prime Minister Liz Truss to increase benefits in line with inflation rather than the lowest wage measure. Mr Kwarteng said: “Compassionate conservatism I thought was a good phrase and it’s something I always think about in terms of politics and I think we have a duty to look after very vulnerable people.” But asked if he would support upgrading benefits in line with inflation, he said: “I’m not going to get drawn into a debate about what we’re going to do about benefits.” Lamiat Sabin October 5, 2022 00:00 1664920841

Tory conference headlines Wednesday’s papers

The Sun and the Daily Mail were the only national newspapers not to feature news about the Conservative Party conference on their front pages. Independent: PM struggles to hold party line as divisions deepen Financial Times: Truss tries to rally MPs as Tories renew infighting over benefits threat Daily Telegraph: Disruption is the price of success, PM insists Guardian: Tory turmoil amid claims of ‘coup’ to oust Truss Times: Prepare for more change, says Truss the disruptor Morning Star: Tories in chaos over threat of benefit cuts Mirror: NOW Tories blame Queen’s death for budget fiasco Daily Star: Kwasi: It’s all the queen’s fault! Daily Express: PM: My changes will disrupt… But build a better future Sun: Married child of BBC star’s secret love affair with stripper Daily Mail: Official: Police to attend every break-in Lamiat Sabin 4 October 2022 23:00