Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss is gearing up to bring the conservative revolution she witnessed at the 2025 CPAC back to the UK, aiming to “Make the West Great Again.” Truss, the shortest-serving prime minister in British history, commended the momentum behind President Donald Trump’s agenda and his Department of Government Efficiency. She highlighted Elon Musk’s DOGE as a model for the UK but expressed doubt that it could be realized under Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership. Truss emphasized the need for accountability and transparency in government spending, inspired by Musk’s revelations in the US.
Musk’s uncovering of federal funding details and government layoffs has sparked discussions in Washington, even prompting Truss to consider him as the unofficial leader of the opposition in the UK. Truss lauded Musk and Trump’s abilities to seize the narrative on social media and independent media platforms in America. As a response to the lack of free speech in Britain, Truss announced plans to establish a new free speech media network that would enable citizens to access uncensored information. She pointed to the success of independent media during Trump’s 2024 campaign as a blueprint for her initiative in the UK.
Truss acknowledged Trump’s conservative revolution in America and expressed her ambition to replicate a similar movement in the UK. She aligned herself with Trump’s policies, including deportation of illegal migrants, tax cuts, energy exploration, and gender-specific restrooms. Truss believed that the UK needed an overhaul in its bureaucracy, emphasizing the importance of firing entrenched bureaucrats who hinder progress. She envisioned learning from America’s approach to governance and implementing similar strategies in the UK to combat leftist ideologies.
Despite Truss’s short tenure as prime minister before resigning due to economic instability caused by her tax cut plan, she remains committed to advancing conservative principles in the UK. She revealed engaging discussions with global leaders on expanding the conservative coalition, implementing policies to reduce energy costs, and stimulating economic growth. Truss hinted at organizing a British CPAC to foster conservative ideas and initiatives within the country. The UK DOGE movement, similar to the US initiative, aims to expose wasteful spending in the British government, prompting calls for increased efficiency.
The UK DOGE movement has gained traction online, with figures like Nigel Farage advocating for a UK version to reveal financial mismanagement. The UK government has responded by initiating measures to cut waste and improve efficiency, including a zero-based Spending Review and an Office for Value for Money. Despite challenges, including the dominance of career bureaucrats in the UK government, Truss remains optimistic about implementing reforms and promoting conservative ideals. She envisions a shift towards greater transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility in the UK, inspired by successful models from the US.
