Liz Truss resigns as prime minister after just 45 days in the job
Thursday, October 20, 2022 | 390 Views |
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Liz Truss
Ms Truss was elected by the Tory membership in September, but she lost authority after a series of U-turns.
In a brief speech outside Downing Street, Ms Truss said the Conservative Party had elected her on a mandate to cut taxes and boost economic growth.
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