Prime Minister Truss takes office

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Britain has a new prime minister. Liz Truss met with the Queen in Balmoral on Tuesday and was officially appointed to office. In a speech at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday afternoon, Truss promised to tackle the energy crisis and the ailing economy. 

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