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Liz Truss

Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss addresses the media at 10 Downing Street in London

UK’s Liz Truss quits after turmoil obliterated her authority

October 20, 2022Leaders

Liz Truss resigns as British prime minister — only six weeks after taking office — after her policies created economic turmoil and a rebellion from within her own party.

Liz Truss arrives at Conservative Central Office in Westminster after winning the Conservative Party leadership contest in London

Liz Truss becomes Britain’s new prime minister

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