Kwasi Kwarteng accuses Liz Truss of desperate attempt to stay relevant in brutal swipe at former ally: ‘Pathetic!’

The ex-Chancellor took particular aim at those who previously held office but have lost their Commons seats, suggesting they were trying to "borrow Trump's image".

"These aren't people who are Trump all the way", Kwarteng said, drawing a contrast with figures like Nigel Farage who he noted had genuinely backed Trump since 2016.

Truss travelled to Washington DC ahead of Trump's inauguration, posing for a photo wearing a "Make America Great Again" baseball cap.

The former prime minister posted on social media platform X: "In DC. The Donald Trump term can't come soon enough. The West needs it."

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The inauguration itself has faced last-minute changes due to expected freezing weather, significantly reducing attendance numbers.

While wealthy and influential figures are guaranteed seats at the event, it remains unclear whether Truss will be among those attending the ceremony in person.

Kwarteng specifically criticised Truss's political transformation, noting her shift from being a Remainer to a Trump supporter.

"Liz Truss was a Remainer and has now morphed into a Brexit, Trump supporter", he said on GB News.

He dismissed her Washington connections, stating: "She obviously has friends in Washington but trying to use this as a way of staying relevant I think is regrettable."

The former Chancellor expressed particular disdain for ex-government members, "some of them Remainers, turning up to the inauguration", adding bluntly: "Give me a break. These guys are trying to get in the limelight."

Truss's Washington appearance comes after she lost her parliamentary seat in the recent general election.

Her trip has sparked widespread mockery on social media, with critics drawing parallels between her appearance and Paddington Bear due to her red hat and blue coat combination.

The ridicule follows recent controversy where Truss sent a "cease and desist" letter to Keir Starmer over his comments about her crashing the economy.

The New European magazine commented: "Many people thought Liz Truss couldn't embarrass herself further. But they seriously underestimated her on that front."

Her 44-day tenure as Britain's shortest-serving prime minister ended following the fallout from her disastrous mini-Budget.