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Liz Truss leaves stage in Beccles as 'lettuce' banner unfurls

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Former PM was speaking at Beccles Public Hall , Suffolk , when the banner appeared.

Activist group Led By Donkeys claimed responsibility for the stunt on social media.

Ms Truss said it was done to "intimidate people and suppress free speech" She was speaking to promote her new book at the event on Tuesday evening .

The activist group said she was on a pro-Trump speaking tour.