British Prime Minister Liz Truss announced Thursday that she is resigning as head of the Conservative Party just over six weeks after she became the head of the United Kingdom’s government.
Speaking outside No. 10 Downing St., Truss said she informed King Charles III of her decision to resign on Thursday.Liz Truss becomes UK’s new prime minister; Boris Johnson officially resigns
“I came into office at a time of great economic and international instability. Families and businesses were worried about how to pay their bills. Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine threatens the security of our whole country and our country has been held back for too long by low economic growth,” she said on Thursday.
“I recognize, though, given the situation, I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected by the conservative party. I have therefore spoken to his majesty the king to let him know that I am resigning as leader of the Conservative Party.” Liz Truss resigns as Prime Minister after just 45 days. She says there will be a leadership election within the week.
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