Commuters in Watford called for changes to the benefit system and said the Conservatives must gain the public’s trust after the new Prime Minister was announced.
Liz Truss was today named as the UK’s next Prime Minister. She will take over from Boris Johnson, who announced his resignation on July 7 after a series of ministers resigned over his handling of the Chris Pincher scandal.
The former Foreign Secretary won the Conservative Party leadership contest against former Chancellor Rishi Sunak after weeks of campaigning for the top spot.
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We spoke with people using Watford Junction train and bus services to find out how they feel about the new Prime Minister.
Noviur Rahman was visiting The Grove Hotel from his home in Islington, north London.
Mr Rahman, 32, said: “In my opinion she has a lot of trust to build with the public, regardless of who is stepping in.
“The Tory government in general have a lot of issues to fix within their own party.
“In my opinion, Rishi has the better advantage in terms of finance, but it all goes back to trust.
“Will the Tories change? We will wait, and see?”
Oona Matheson, 35, from Bushey, favoured the new Prime Minister over Rishi Sunak.
She said: “I do not know that much about Liz but having watched her I think she had more substantial things to say than Rishi.
“I am pleased as I can be about the outcome.”
With energy bills rising people are becoming more anxious about personal finances and this was a main concern for Mark Brownstein, 46, from St Albans.
He said: “Maybe she will make changes to the benefit system and get more benefits.
“It is really hard because prices are going up now.”
Watford General Hospital medical doctor Gabriel Ukatca, 36, said: “I think she will do very well.
“I think she has personality compared to Rishi and we need someone who has personality.”
And Sherriff Jumeer, 79, from north London said: “I think she will keep up with the economy.”
Liz Truss will be the third Conservative prime minister since 2016, when David Cameron stepped down after losing the Brexit vote.
She will be officially sworn in as the Prime Minister tomorrow by Her Majesty the Queen.
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