In a revelation from her forthcoming memoir, former Prime Minister Liz Truss shared that just days before her passing, Queen Elizabeth II offered her the advice to “pace yourself.” Truss admitted to overlooking this guidance, which coincided with her tenure that saw the implementation of £45bn in unfunded tax cuts, plunging the UK into a financial crisis. This led to her resignation merely 49 days into her term as Prime Minister, marked by a significant drop in the pound’s value and soaring mortgage rates. The financial turmoil drew criticism from within her own party, the Tories.

Reflecting upon her time in office, Truss acknowledges in her memoir, “Ten Years To Save The West,” that heeding the late Queen’s advice might have been wise. Despite her brief and tumultuous term, Truss continues to serve as the Tory MP for South West Norfolk, advocating for hard-right policies. Her memoir recounts her last interaction with Queen Elizabeth at Balmoral in 2022, noting the monarch’s concern for the challenges of the prime ministership and her emphasis on resilience and determination.

“Ten Years To Save The West” is billed as a call to action for conservatives, encapsulating Truss’s political experiences and her strategies for what she perceives as the battles to come. The memoir, set for release on April 16, 2024, includes anecdotes from Truss’s career, including interactions with international figures and her perspective on her departure from office, attributed to what she describes as being “ousted by the establishment.” Priced at £16.99, the book is available for pre-order on Amazon and has been selected as Reese Witherspoon’s book club pick for April 2024, signalling a significant interest in Truss’s recounting of her political journey and the insights from her final meeting with the now-late Queen Elizabeth II.