The former health secretary and former leadership candidate attacked Mr Sunak’s economic policies as he revealed his choice to The Times this afternoon. He suggested Mr Sunak’s refusal to cut taxes meant the UK risked “sleepwalking into a high-tax, low-growth economy” with a loss of “global influence and power”. Politics Hub: Latest poll gives Truss huge lead in PM race While he said Ms Truss had a “bold agenda” that could defeat Labor and “save Britain from slipping into the middle classes”. He wrote: “Some argue that tax cuts can only come when we have growth. I believe just the opposite – tax cuts are a prerequisite for growth. “Tax cuts now are necessary. There are no risk-free options in government. However, in my view, not cutting taxes carries even greater risk.” Mr Javid launched a leadership on a platform of rapid tax cuts but quickly withdrew, struggling to win enough nominations from Tory MPs to get through to the first round of voting. The former health secretary resigned from Boris Johnson’s cabinet in June, leading to a wave of resignations. In his letter to the prime minister, Mr Javid said he “can no longer, in good conscience, continue to serve in this government”, as he referred to Mr Johnson’s tone and values ​​reflecting “your colleagues, your party and finally the country”. . He added: “It is clear to me that this situation will not change under your leadership – and therefore you have lost my trust as well.” Mr Javid is the latest Tory MP to back Mrs Truss, after receiving the backing of Tom Tugendhat and Defense Secretary Ben Wallace last week. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 2:37 MP Liz Truss has widened her lead over Rishi Sunak after her public sector pay plan was overturned. The foreign secretary’s bid for the Tory leadership was also boosted by two surveys that gave her a huge lead. She won a 34 percentage point lead over Mr Sunak in a YouGov poll of party members, before a survey for the website ConservativeHome put her 32 ahead. However, she insisted she is not taking anything for granted as the delay in issuing the ballots due to cyber security concerns has given her rival a little more time to catch up. Ms Truss and Mr Sunak will be involved in another Conservative leadership showdown this afternoon in Cardiff as the race for Number 10 continues. Voting in the competition will close on September 2, with the winner expected to be announced on September 5 and replace Mr Johnson the following day. As the leadership race continues to heat up, Mr Sunak and Ms Truss will be back in front of the cameras this week on Sky News. The Battle for Number 10, which will take place on Thursday, August 4 at 8 p.m. to vote in favour. This will be followed by an in-depth interview with Kay Burley. The program will be broadcast live for 90 minutes and free-to-air on Sky News channel 501, Freeview 233, Sky Showcase channel 106 and Sky News digital channels.