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Prime Minister handover: Liz Truss first speech as Prime Minister - main camera; Part 2 of 2ENGLAND: London: Westminster: Downing Street: EXTLiz Truss MP (Prime Minister) speech SOT.- As Prime Minister, I will pursue three early priorities.Firstly, I will get Britain working again.I have a bold plan to grow the economy through tax cuts and reform.I will cut taxes to reward hard work and boost business-led growth and investment.I will drive reform in my mission to get the United Kingdom working, building, and growing.We will get spades in the ground to make sure people are not facing unaffordable energy bills and we will also make sure, that we are building hospitals, schools, roads, and broadband.Secondly, I will deal hands-on with the energy crisis caused by Putin’s war.I will take action this week to deal with energy bills and to secure our future energy supply.Thirdly, I will make sure that people can get doctors’ appointments and the NHS services they need. We will put our health service on a firm footing.By delivering on the economy, on energy, and on the NHS, we will put our nation on the path to long-term success.We shouldn’t be daunted by the challenges we face.As strong as the storm may be, I know that the British people are stronger.Our country was built by people who get things done.We have huge reserves of talent, of energy, and determination.I am confident that together we can:Ride out the storm,We can rebuild our economy,And we can become the modern brilliant Britain that I know we can be.This is our vital mission to ensure opportunity and prosperity for all people and future generations. I am determined to deliver. Thank you.Truss standing on steps of Number 10 with husband Hugh O'Leary, waving for photocall, and away inside