Truss Insists UK Recession Not Inevitable as Sunak Warns She Will Make Things Worse

Truss Insists UK Recession Not Inevitable as Sunak Warns She Will Make Things Worse
Conservative leadership candidates Liz Truss (L), Rishi Sunak (R) and Sky News presenter Kay Burley ahead of a televised debate on Aug. 4, 2022.Chris Lobina/Sky News via PA Media
Lily Zhou
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The Bank of England’s prediction that the UK is heading into recession has yet again brought the next government’s fiscal policy into sharp focus during Thursday’s Conservative leadership debate.

Liz Truss said a recession can be avoided by cutting taxes and attracting investment, while Rishi Sunak said his opponent’s plan will “put fuel on the fire” of the runaway inflation.

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