Liz Truss had faced calls to resign from fellow Conservatives over her handling of Britain’s finances and several other issues
Prime Minister Liz Truss announces her resignation at 10 Downing Street on October 20, 2022 in London, England. © Leon Neal/Getty Images
British Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced her resignation, having spent just 45 days in office. The outgoing PM is the shortest-serving premier in UK history.
Truss’ rapid downfall follows a series of political missteps and the resignation of Home Secretary, Suella Braverman earlier this week. Pressure for Truss to step down from within her own Conservative party has been mounting since last month.
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