Liz Truss appointed ‘broad church’ of all Tory talents, insists deputy PM amid cronyism claims

‘This is government of all the talents’, claims Therese Coffey

Health secretary Therese Coffey (BBC Breakfast)

Liz Truss is appointing a “broad church” of ministers from across the Conservative Party, the new deputy PM Therese Coffey has claimed.

The new prime minister is accused of appointing a “cabinet of cronies” after conducting a brutal clear-out of Rishi Sunak supporters.

But Ms Truss’s closest ally insisted that she was focused on competency as she prepares to fill junior ministerial posts on Wednesday.