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Successor has ‘urgent task’ on hands as prime minister Liz Truss resigns

By 2022-10-21T11:11:00

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Truss will remain at the helm until a successor is chosen, with a leadership election to be completed within the  next week

Prime minister and leader of the Conservatives Liz Truss yesterday (20 October 2022) announced her resignation after only 44 days in office – becoming the UK’s shortest serving prime minister.

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