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.

Overview

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.