Liz Truss was always inheriting a difficult job, with a war in Ukraine, a cost of living crisis and a party in need of a fresh start after 12 years in power and the scandals of Boris Johnson. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) She’s certainly made a mark. Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini budget has been anything but mini, it’s had a huge impact on the markets, mortgages, … [Read more...]
Another Tory MP says Liz Truss should go | Henry Smith MP
“I think we need new leadership…she should do the honourable thing and say that the premiership has made the wrong calls not just once or twice, but consistently since coming into office.” Conservative backbencher Henry Smith calls on Liz Truss to resign as prime minister, telling Matt Chorley on #TimesRadio “it’s time for strong leadership”. --- Times Radio brings you the … [Read more...]
Home secretary slams Liz Truss in scathing resignation letter
Another key Cabinet minister is out. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) Suella Braverman resigning as home secretary this afternoon - apparently over sending an official email from her personal account, but declaring in her departing letter "pretending we haven't made mistakes, carrying on as if everyone can't see we have made them, and hoping things will … [Read more...]
Liz Truss resigns as Prime Minister
Liz Truss has resigned as UK Prime Minister. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) She announced in a speech at Downing Street that she will step down within the week. Her premiership lasted less than seven weeks. ------- Watch more of our explainer series here - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXjqQf1xYLQ6bu-iixvoFTVsiXQVlVniX Get more news at our site … [Read more...]