UK: Sky News' political editor Beth Rigby speaks to Liz Truss ahead of her first conference speech as Conservative Party

The transcript discusses the government's decisive actions to implement an energy price guarantee, ensuring families do not pay more than £2500. It addresses the challenges faced due to international circumstances, particularly the war in Ukraine, which has led to an energy crisis. The conversation also touches on the Prime Minister's leadership and authority during these difficult times, emphasizing efforts to alleviate concerns about rising fuel bills.

What action has the government taken to help families with energy bills?

• Increased energy production

• Introduced a new tax

• Reduced fuel prices

• Implemented the energy price guarantee

What international event is mentioned as a cause of the energy crisis?

• Brexit

• The COVID-19 pandemic

• The war in Ukraine

• The US-China trade war

How does the Prime Minister describe their actions in office?

• Decisive

• Hesitant

• Unplanned

• Indecisive

What concern did people have regarding the upcoming winter?

• Food shortages

• Fuel bills

• School closures

• Travel restrictions

What is the Prime Minister's response to questions about their authority?

• They have enhanced authority

• They have not commented on it

• They have lost authority

• They have maintained authority