Liz Truss, the former Prime Minister of Britain, has claimed that if her 49-day premiership had not ended, the country could have achieved successes in space travel to Mars in the coming years. These statements were made in her new book titled "Job Bank," which was published on Monday and examines the implications of her economic plans.
Claim of Travel to Mars
In the final chapter of her book, Truss paints a picture of the world in 2040, where Britain has launched several missions to Mars from its space base. She describes this scenario as dreams of a future that could have been realized and believes her policies could have helped achieve these goals.
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Economic and Social Challenges
In "Job Bank," Truss also discusses her desired economic changes for 2040, stating that at that time, "no EU laws exist in Britain" and "a regulated system for artificial intelligence" will be established in the country. She also mentioned reducing energy costs and speeding up planning times, claiming that Britain will become a leader in artificial intelligence.
Truss has expressed hope that Bitcoin will be accepted as a form of money for tax purposes and that no central digital currency will be introduced. These comments may reflect her aspirations for leadership in technology and the economy.
Criticism of the Bank of England
Since leaving office following a rebellion in her party, Truss has rejected claims regarding her economic decisions. These decisions included financial support for large energy bills and tax cuts, which she stated were not responsible for the fall of the pound. Instead, she has accused the central bank, the Treasury, and the budget responsibility office of acting against her.
Truss's new book specifically criticizes the Bank of England, referencing the sale of £80 billion in bonds by the bank the day before the mini-budget was introduced. These criticisms reflect the existing tensions between Truss's economic policies and the country's financial institutions.
Truss's Political Background
After losing in the 2024 general election and losing her seat in the House of Commons, Truss has been involved in launching the Conservative Political Action Conference in Britain. These developments indicate her efforts to maintain influence in British politics following her brief premiership.
