Liz Truss Faces Backlash for Appearance on Controversial Right-Wing Platform
Calls grow for Truss to be deselected after interview on show linked to far-right commentator known for inflammatory remarks.
- Former PM Liz Truss criticized Labour and various institutions during an interview on Lotus Eaters podcast.
- Labour MP Jess Phillips demands Truss's deselection, citing the platform's founder's history of offensive comments.
- Truss accused Labour of being influenced by pro-Hamas activists and criticized multiple UK institutions.
- The Lotus Eaters podcast, founded by Carl Benjamin, has faced backlash for its controversial content.
- Hope Not Hate and other groups call for Truss's suspension from the Conservative Party.