The government is 'wobbling towards the danger zone' and faces losing the next election unless Liz Truss spells out a clear message from the party, Iain Duncan-Smith has said
Andrew asked about the 'lack of discipline and the lack of grip' within the Tory party and asked if Ms Truss was in the "danger zone".
"A government wobbles into that area when they no longer have a clear and simple message," said Sir Iain."She's going to spell out how they're going to do it."There have been disagreements within the Conservative party on a number of key issues over recent days. Earlier home secretary Suella Braverman accused Tory rebels of staging a 'coup' over the government's tax U-turn, and meanwhile Nadine Dorries has hinted a general election might be the way forward.
Sir Iain said Ms Truss must lay out a "credible" plan, beginning with the "argument" and then explaining the "means and mechanisms" she will use to implement it. Andrew pressed further, pointing to the Daily Mail's front page on Tuesday that instructed the government to "get a grip".podcast Tonight with Andrew Marr only on Global Player."And I think that's down to colleagues, it's down to the government to recognise that what we're doing - if we're not careful - is wishing ourselves into an election where we literally will be absolutely trounced.""I know her and I think she is," he said.
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