Sajid Javid says backing Liz Truss to lead Tories was his ‘biggest political mistake’
Summary
Sajid Javid said supporting Liz Truss in the Conservative leadership contest was his biggest political mistake. He also criticized the quality of politicians in Britain and suggested paying members of parliament more to attract better candidates.Key Facts
- Sajid Javid supported Liz Truss in the Conservative leadership election after Boris Johnson resigned.
- He called backing Truss his biggest political mistake.
- Liz Truss was prime minister for only 49 days after a costly mini-budget.
- Javid stepped down as a member of parliament before the 2024 election.
- He said many Tory MPs leaving the party to join Reform was "good riddance."
- Javid believes the quality of politicians in Britain has dropped in recent years.
- He suggested reducing the number of MPs by half but doubling their salaries to attract top talent.
- Javid now works at an investment firm and chairs the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust.
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