Top Tory Left Red-Faced After Unearthed Clip Shows Him Backing Liz Truss's Mini-Budget

Chris Philp was Chief Secretary to the Treasury under Truss.A senior Tory has been left embarrassed after an unearthed clip showed him defending Liz Truss’ mini-Budget.Chris Philp was chief secretary to the Treasury when the former prime minister’s unfunded tax cuts caused economic chaos.The shadow home secretary has since repeatedly insisted that he made clear his concerns about the plans behind the scenes.But an interview from the time has now emerged showing Philp denying there had been any “mistakes” in the mini-Budget, even after its disastrous repercussions was becoming clear.Appearing on Sky News on Sunday, Philp said the mini-Budget “obviously had a bad impact”.He said: “I opposed the way it was constructed, I was arguing for spending restraint. Those warnings were sadly not listened to.”But back in September 2022, in the aftermath of the economic crisis sparked by the mini-Budget, Philp was asked by BBC Breakfast’s Charlie Stayt whether “there were any mistakes” in it.He replied: “No, I don’t think so. Let me be clear; no, I don’t think so.”Chris Philp now says "he was arguing for spending restraint in the mini-budget." 🤔Charlie Stayt(29/09/22): Were there any mistakes in Kwasi Kwarteng's mini budget? Chris Philp(Chief Secretary to the Treasury): No.#TrevorPhillips#bbclaurakpic.twitter.com/teyznVXOuL— Haggis_UK 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 (@Haggis_UK) June 8, 2025Related...Chris Philp Tried To Attack Labour's Response To Immigration – But There Are ReceiptsChris Philp Has Criticised Liz Truss's Mini-Budget And People Are Making The Same PointLabour Minister Destroys Chris Philp With 1 Devastating Reminder About The Tories' Approach To China

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