Construction must seize this moment of opportunity

By Simon Rawlinson2022-09-07T06:01:00

A change in national leadership can mean a new direction and fresh ideas. The industry should help Liz Truss rise to the challenges ahead

After two gruelling months, we have our new PM. Despite extensive hustings and endless media analysis, we still are not clear as to what Liz Truss’s immediate priorities are beyond tax cuts and fixing the energy crisis. Ten years ago, she authored sections of the libertarian polemic, Britannia Unchained, arguing for light-touch regulation, a prudent fiscal policy and “no fear of failure”.

Truss as prime minister now faces calls to nationalise the energy industry as well as the need to raise additional borrowing that could total £100bn.

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