Liz Truss Says UK ‘Working With Europe’ but Not Moving Closer

Liz Truss Says UK ‘Working With Europe’ but Not Moving Closer
Prime Minister Liz Truss is welcomed by Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala, as she arrives at Kramar's Villa, the official residence of the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic ahead of attending the European Political Community (EPC) summit in Prague, on Oct. 6, 2022. Alistair Grant/PA Media
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Liz Truss has insisted she is not moving her administration closer to Europe, even as she hailed Emmanuel Macron as a “friend” at a one-day summit in Prague.

The prime minister, who has faced a torrid few days at home that included backbench revolts and a fractious party conference, sought to present the UK as a crucial ally in Europe against authoritarianism and as a staunch backer of Ukraine at the Czech summit.