UK PM favorite Liz Truss sparks upset with dig at Scotland leader
By DW
03 August 2022 |
4:44 pm
Members of Scotland's ruling party have condemned a remark by the favorite to become next UK prime minister. Liz Truss said the best thing to do with Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was to "ignore her."
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