Credit: Times RadioConservative leadership candidate Liz Truss has railed against "Treasury orthodoxy" as she defended herself against accusations her economic proposals are dangerous. Her opponent Rishi Sunak warned that millions of households in the UK could face "destitution" without further aid this winter, after claiming Ms Truss' agenda could "pour fuel on the fire" of inflation.

Credit: Times RadioConservative leadership candidate Liz Truss has railed against "Treasury orthodoxy" as she defended herself against accusations her economic proposals are dangerous. Her opponent Rishi Sunak warned that millions of households in the UK could face "destitution" without further aid this winter, after claiming Ms Truss' agenda could "pour fuel on the fire" of inflation.