In the UK for 15 years, Carlos de Freitas has been a member of the Conservative Friends of Portugal, a group of Portuguese supporters of the British Conservative Party, and has even been a candidate in local elections in London.
The Portuguese emigrant does not notice a big change in government policies, since Liz Truss replaced Boris Johnson, in the direction of the Government, but considers the “mini-budget” presented by the prime minister “ambitious”. Liz Truss “has shown courage and knows how to correct the path if necessary,” says Carlos de Freitas, concluding that she “is the ideal person to move the United Kingdom forward.”
Liz Truss’s tax plan was the subject of harsh criticism within the Conservative Party itself, which led the prime minister to back down on her intention to cut taxes on the wealthiest class. Carlos de Freitas admits that there was “a certain stir”, but believes that the party is united.
“The fact that there are different views on how to get the economy going and how to solve the challenges ahead is a positive thing. It is this diversity of ideas, thought and debate that produces a better solution for the country. .” “, points out the Portuguese supporter of the Tories.
Despite the divisions, Carlos de Freitas guarantees that the Conservative Party knows how to unite “around a common mandate and a leader and that will be seen in the coming months and until the next general elections.”
In addition to improving the image of the government that Boris Johnson left, Carlos de Freitas points out three great challenges for Liz Truss: increasing competitiveness and the economy, controlling the rise in inflation and the cost of living, and reducing the energy crisis.
Source: TSF
