The leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats has responded to the news that Liz Truss has been named as the UK’s new Prime Minister.

Jane Dodds MS said: “Under Liz Truss we are set to see more of the chaos that we saw under Boris Johnson. From failing to deal with the cost-of-living emergency, to letting small and medium businesses face the winter alone, to failing to deal with the climate crisis, the Conservatives have shown they don’t care, have no plan and have failed our country.

“The Conservatives may have changed leader, but after twelve years in power at Westminster the Conservatives have shown they are out of ideas, out of energy and out of touch.

“First the government needs to urgently scrap October’s energy price rise to avoid a social catastrophe for families and pensioners this winter. Then we need a general election, to get the Conservatives out of power and deliver the real change Wales needs.”

Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies MS said he was ‘delighted’ that Ms Truss had been named as PM and called for unity behind the new leader.

Mr Davies said: “I am delighted that Liz has been elected party leader and will be our next Prime Minister, especially having backed her during the contest.

“Throughout her political career and this contest, we have seen someone with the tenacity, ideas, and stoicism required to lead the Conservatives into the next election and the country through a difficult period.

“There is a lot of work to be getting on with, especially in tackling the cost-of-living crisis, and I look forward to seeing Liz’s ideas put into action to alleviate the struggle millions are facing.

“It is now time to unite behind our new leader, and further build on our record of delivering for Wales and the wider United Kingdom.”

James Evans, MS for Brecon and Radnorshire, said: “I am delighted that Liz Truss is our new Prime Minister. I was proud to support Liz and have full confidence in her to deliver for the people of Brecon & Radnorshire.

“I’d also like to commend Rishi Sunak for the campaign he ran. Now, I call on all Conservatives across Wales and the United Kingdom to unite behind our new leader.”