UK Conservatives finish voting for new PM, Truss likely to win
2 years, 3 months ago

UK Conservatives finish voting for new PM, Truss likely to win

Al Jazeera  

Liz Truss is widely expected to be named the winner next week and succeed Boris Johnson as the UK’s next leader. Voting finished in the Conservative Party leadership election, with Liz Truss widely expected to be named the winner next week and succeed Boris Johnson as the United Kingdom’s next prime minister. “If I am elected prime minister, I will never let anyone talk us down and I will do everything in my power to make sure our great nation succeeds.” Sunak has assailed Truss’s plans as “reckless”, warning they risk heightening inflation and eroding the country’s standing in the eyes of international lenders and markets. I did it as chancellor and I will do it again as prime minister.” ‘Better politician’ Conservatives turned on their Brexit hero Johnson after months of mishandling controversies, and favoured Sunak over Truss as the more electable leader to take them until the next general election due by January 2025. The Labour Party has profited from attacking Johnson’s “zombie government” as the Conservatives have taken their time electing a new leader, gripped by infighting despite the wider crisis.

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

New Tory leader faces budget challenge

China Daily  

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Why David Cameron and his Tony Blair-loving Notting Hill clique are the REAL ones to blame for this year's crushing Tory defeat, writes LIZ TRUSS
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Why David Cameron and his Tony Blair-loving Notting Hill clique are the REAL ones to blame for this year's crushing Tory defeat, writes LIZ TRUSS

Daily Mail  

I joined the Conservative Party in 1997 and went to that autumn's conference in Blackpool after our then historic election defeat by Tony Blair's Labour Party. Liz Truss joined the Conservative Party in 1997 and went to that autumn's conference in Blackpool after the Party's historic election defeat by Tony Blair 's Labour Party. The two former Prime Ministers are …

‘The new Thatcher or the new Truss?’ 10 of your burning Tory leadership questions answered
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‘The new Thatcher or the new Truss?’ 10 of your burning Tory leadership questions answered

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Voting closes in contest to lead UK Conservative Party as it seeks to rebound from defeat
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Voting closes in contest to lead UK Conservative Party as it seeks to rebound from defeat

The Independent  

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Britain’s defeated Conservatives launch race for a new leader, with the winner announced in November
5 months ago

Britain’s defeated Conservatives launch race for a new leader, with the winner announced in November

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s defeated Conservatives will spend more than three months picking a new leader to replace former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the party has announced. Conservative lawmakers will narrow the field down through a series of votes to four contenders, who will make pitches to members at the party’s annual conference in early October. I believe this is what …

UK Election Results 2024 | Labour Party Sweeps To Power Under Keir Starmer In Historic Win
5 months, 2 weeks ago

UK Election Results 2024 | Labour Party Sweeps To Power Under Keir Starmer In Historic Win

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 05, 2024 16:24 IST - 7 MINS READ Keir Starmer’s Labour won a landslide victory in the UK general election after Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives imploded, a result that dramatically reshapes the political landscape while still falling short of a ringing endorsement of the party’s plan for government. UK sees major political restructuring In the campaign, Labour was …

Liz Truss loses seat as ex-prime minister becomes biggest scalp in Tory bloodbath
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Liz Truss loses seat as ex-prime minister becomes biggest scalp in Tory bloodbath

The Independent  

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Send off the clowns! We could all see this Tory defeat coming
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Send off the clowns! We could all see this Tory defeat coming

The Independent  

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UK election results: Keir Starmer claims landslide victory for Labour, Rishi Sunak quits as Conservatives leader — as it happened
5 months, 2 weeks ago

UK election results: Keir Starmer claims landslide victory for Labour, Rishi Sunak quits as Conservatives leader — as it happened

ABC  

The United Kingdom has woken up to a new political era this morning. After 14 years of Conservative leadership, Keir Starmer is the new prime minister, and his Labour party have won in a dramatic fashion. There’s still a couple seats to be called, but so far Labour has 412 seats, well above the 326 needed for a majority. Former …

What happened this week in the UK election campaign, from manifesto launches to robots and Haribos
6 months, 1 week ago

What happened this week in the UK election campaign, from manifesto launches to robots and Haribos

Associated Press  

LONDON — The U.K.'s general election campaign has now passed the halfway mark, and finally the main political parties have published their plans for government should they win on July 4. Sunak’s Conservatives are putting tax front-and-center of their election campaign, arguing that an incoming Labour government would cost households more than 2,000 pounds. While the Conservative Party’s document had …

British prime minister sets July 4 election as his Conservatives face biggest challenge in a decade
7 months ago

British prime minister sets July 4 election as his Conservatives face biggest challenge in a decade

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday set July 4 as the date for a national election that will determine who governs the U.K., as his divided and demoralized Conservative Party faces its biggest challenge to its 14-year rule. But Sunak was drenched by heavy rain outside the prime minister’s residence, and his announcement was nearly drowned out …

Conservatives drop to lowest polling numbers since ‘bloody aftermath’ of Liz Truss mini-budget
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Conservatives drop to lowest polling numbers since ‘bloody aftermath’ of Liz Truss mini-budget

The Telegraph  

Chris Hopkins, the political research director at Savanta, said: “Not since the lowest point of the Liz Truss administration, in the bloody aftermath of her mini-budget and Kwasi Kwarteng’s resignation, have we recorded the Conservative Party vote share this low. “That being said, it doesn’t look like there are any ready-made alternatives for the Conservatives to avoid electoral wipeout.” There …

Former British PM Liz Truss announces new political movement ahead of polls
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Former British PM Liz Truss announces new political movement ahead of polls

Al Jazeera  

Ex-PM Liz Truss unveils ‘Popular Conservatism’ movement, urges Conservative Party to shift to the political right. Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced a new movement aiming to push the ruling Conservative Party more toward the right of the political spectrum. Truss – Britain’s shortest-serving leader, who was in office for only 49 days- announced the “Popular Conservatism” movement …

Britain’s Conservative government pushes tax cuts in hopes of bolstering electoral chances
1 year, 1 month ago

Britain’s Conservative government pushes tax cuts in hopes of bolstering electoral chances

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s Conservative government sought to regain the political initiative Wednesday with a series of tax cuts for businesses and individuals that it hopes will bolster its chances in a national election next year that opinion polls suggest it will lose. Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt said the British economy “had turned a corner,” with inflation and government borrowing down, …

Tory tax cuts pressure group ‘has enough members to defeat Government’
1 year, 10 months ago

Tory tax cuts pressure group ‘has enough members to defeat Government’

The Telegraph  

A Tory pro-tax cuts pressure group led by allies of Liz Truss claims to have more than 50 MPs signed up, theoretically giving it the numbers to inflict defeats on the Government. The Conservative Growth Group even has some “shadow members” who are ministers helping to lobby from inside the Government, according to sources in the group. Weekly meetings are …

Liz Truss to stand again as Tory MP after being ousted as UK PM within 45 days
2 years ago

Liz Truss to stand again as Tory MP after being ousted as UK PM within 45 days

Firstpost  

Notably, there have been fears of a “mass exodus” ahead of the polls expected in 2024, with speculations that up to 80 Tory MPs could call it quits amid huge Labour poll leads London: Liz Truss who served as the UK Prime Minister for mere 45 days before Rishi Sunak has said that she will stand again as a Tory …

My government acted ‘urgently and decisively’ to help hard-working families, says Britain’s outgoing PM Liz Truss
2 years, 1 month ago

My government acted ‘urgently and decisively’ to help hard-working families, says Britain’s outgoing PM Liz Truss

The Hindu  

Britain's outgoing Prime Minister Liz Truss said on October 25, 2022 that her government had acted "urgently and decisively" to help hard-working families and provided assistance to thousands of businesses to avoid bankruptcy. Ms. Truss, who stepped down last Thursday after 45 days in office becoming Britain's shortest serving Prime Minister, said that her government had acted "urgently and decisively" …

Highlights: John Glen appointed chief secretary to UK Treasury
2 years, 2 months ago

Highlights: John Glen appointed chief secretary to UK Treasury

Hindustan Times  

British leader of Indian-origin Rishi Sunak won the Conservative Party leadership race to become the next United Kingdom's prime minister following incumbent premier Liz Truss's resignation on Thursday. Britain's King Charles III on Tuesday appointed Sunak and formally anointed him as the country's new Prime Minister. Sunak became the first PM of colour in Britain and won the support of …

Liz Truss's 'full support' message for Rishi Sunak — UK's next prime minister
2 years, 2 months ago

Liz Truss's 'full support' message for Rishi Sunak — UK's next prime minister

Hindustan Times  

British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Monday said Rishi Sunak had her full support after he won a leadership race to become the country's next leader. "Congratulations @RishiSunak on being appointed as Leader of the Conservative Party and our next Prime Minister," Truss said on Twitter. Sunak will be Britain's next prime minister after his rivals quit the race, following …

How is Liz Truss spending her last weekend as UK PM? Partying, report says
2 years, 2 months ago

How is Liz Truss spending her last weekend as UK PM? Partying, report says

Hindustan Times  

Outgoing UK prime minister Liz Truss spent her last weekend partying at Chequers after her 45-day stint at 10 Downing Street came to a dramatic end, a report said. Liz Truss hosted party ministers at her mansion on Saturday, Mirror reported. The outlet also said that as Downing Street staff were in tears owing to Liz Truss leaving the position, …

Rishi Sunak declares candidacy to be new UK PM and \'fix economy\'
2 years, 2 months ago

Rishi Sunak declares candidacy to be new UK PM and \'fix economy\'

Deccan Chronicle  

LONDON: Indian-origin former chancellor Rishi Sunak on Sunday formally declared his candidacy to contest the Conservative Party leadership election to replace Liz Truss as British Prime Minister and fix the economy. While the former Tory leader and prime minister is yet to officially declare his candidacy, the contest is shaping up as a three-way fight including third-placed Leader of the …

Rishi Sunak enters race to replace Liz Truss as UK PM
2 years, 2 months ago

Rishi Sunak enters race to replace Liz Truss as UK PM

Al Jazeera  

His candidacy comes as reports suggest former PM Boris Johnson could be joining the race. Rishi Sunak has confirmed he will join the contest to replace Liz Truss as British prime minister and Conservative Party leader after economic turmoil forced Truss to resign after serving just 44 days in office. That’s why I am standing to be Leader of the …

UK PM race: Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson hit magic number, claim support of 100 MPs
2 years, 2 months ago

UK PM race: Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson hit magic number, claim support of 100 MPs

India Today  

Supporters of Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson claimed that their leader enjoys the backing of 100 MPs needed to make it to the shortlist for the race to replace Liz Truss as the Conservative Party leader and British Prime Minister. READ | Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak meet for talks as UK PM race heats up: Report “Boris has the mandate …

Indian-origin MP Priti Patel endorses Boris Johnson as new UK PM
2 years, 2 months ago

Indian-origin MP Priti Patel endorses Boris Johnson as new UK PM

Live Mint  

Priti Patel, who has served as British Home Secretary under former prime minister Boris Johnson’s Cabinet, has endorsed Boris Johnson as the best-placed candidate to replace Liz Truss at 10 Downing Street. The 50-year-old politician took to Twitter to say that the former prime minister had a 'proven track record' of getting the big decisions right, in an apparent attempt …

Rishi Sunak leads UK PM race even as Boris Johnson plans dramatic return to power | Top points
2 years, 2 months ago

Rishi Sunak leads UK PM race even as Boris Johnson plans dramatic return to power | Top points

India Today  

Days after UK Prime Minister Liz Truss stepped down after a series of policy U-turns, Cabinet upheavals and an open revolt against her ability to lead a deeply divided Conservative Party, Penny Mordaunt officially launched her leadership bid saying she had been encouraged by support from her colleagues. Mordaunt, the former defence secretary, is among the hardcore pro-Brexit MPs who …

DC Edit | Rishi or Boris? UK’s next PM to need eco wisdom
2 years, 2 months ago

DC Edit | Rishi or Boris? UK’s next PM to need eco wisdom

Deccan Chronicle  

The clock was ticking on Liz Truss the moment she became Britain’s Prime Minister by displacing Boris Johnson at 10 Downing Street. In a rush to stave off economic doom so soon after their beloved Queen Elizabeth II had been buried in Windsor Castle, Ms Truss and her chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, put together an outlandish tax-cutting package that was variously …

UK PM Race: Boris Johnson ‘Urges’ Rishi Sunak to Back Him to ‘Save Party’, Says Report
2 years, 2 months ago

UK PM Race: Boris Johnson ‘Urges’ Rishi Sunak to Back Him to ‘Save Party’, Says Report

News 18  

Rishi Sunak might be bookies’ favourite in the race to take over Liz Truss as Conservative Party leader and British Prime Minister, but the British Indian former chancellor may not reach the top post again as Boris Johnson is reportedly “urging” him to stand down and let him return to Downing Street. A former finance minister, Sunak was pulling narrowly …

Rishi Sunak holds firm as bookies\' favourite to replace Liz Truss as UK PM
2 years, 2 months ago

Rishi Sunak holds firm as bookies\' favourite to replace Liz Truss as UK PM

Deccan Chronicle  

LONDON: A clear frontrunner to take over from Liz Truss as Conservative Party leader and British Prime Minister remains uncertain on Friday due to deep divisions among the Tories, but the bookies' odds have rocketed in favour of British Indian former chancellor Rishi Sunak. The 42-year-old is holding a solid 55 per cent lead with the Oddschecker betting odds aggregator, …

Boris Johnson eyes comeback bid as UK Tories pick new leader
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson eyes comeback bid as UK Tories pick new leader

Deccan Chronicle  

LONDON: Several British lawmakers, including former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, were trying to scoop up support on Friday ahead of a short, intense contest to replace Liz Truss as the nation's leader. Johnson ally Nadine Dorries said the party should pick him because “he is a known winner” who led the Conservatives to a big election victory in 2019. “And …

'Extraordinary mayhem': Liz Truss' disastrous time on Downing Street
2 years, 2 months ago

'Extraordinary mayhem': Liz Truss' disastrous time on Downing Street

Firstpost  

Appointed as Britain’s prime minister on 5 September, Liz Truss announced her resignation after a chaotic six weeks in the top job London: British Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced her resignation after a chaotic six weeks in the top job. 5 September Truss wins a vote by Conservative party members by 81,326, against 60,399 for Rishi Sunak, who served …

EXPLAINER: Why was Truss’ tenure so short — and now what?
2 years, 2 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why was Truss’ tenure so short — and now what?

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Liz Truss took office last month with hopes and promises of reinvigorating the British economy and putting it on the path to long-term success. Though Truss took office amid a cost-of-living crisis, the war in Ukraine and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, her decision to announce 105 billion pounds of tax cuts and …

How will the race for the UK’s next prime minister unfold?
2 years, 2 months ago

How will the race for the UK’s next prime minister unfold?

Al Jazeera  

The ruling Conservative Party is expected to select the new prime minister by October 28 following Truss’s resignation. The race to succeed Prime Minister Liz Truss is under way, with several senior Conservatives mulling bids to become the party’s next leader. “And I think that there would be people, indeed like myself, who would find ourselves in the awful position …

A Boris Johnson comeback as Britain’s prime minister? Some Conservatives hope so
2 years, 2 months ago

A Boris Johnson comeback as Britain’s prime minister? Some Conservatives hope so

LA Times  

Several British lawmakers, including former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, scrambled to scoop up support Friday ahead of a short, intense contest to replace Liz Truss as the nation’s leader. Johnson, who remained a lawmaker after Truss became prime minister last month, has not said whether he will run, but his allies in Parliament are working to gather support. The party’s …

Liz Truss's disastrous departure leaves the Conservative Party in tatters
2 years, 2 months ago

Liz Truss's disastrous departure leaves the Conservative Party in tatters

ABC  

After just 45 days in office Liz Truss has resigned, making her the shortest serving prime minister in British history. British Home Secretary Suella Braverman resigns Photo shows Suella Braverman QC walks outside 10 Downing Street Ms Braverman, who was appointed on September 6, said she had "serious concerns" over the direction of Liz Truss's government. Truss's inadequacies exposed Conservative …

Boris Johnson eyes comeback as UK prepares to elect Liz Truss' successor
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson eyes comeback as UK prepares to elect Liz Truss' successor

India TV News  

Highlights Truss quit on Thursday after a turbulent 45-day term Truss conceded that she could not deliver on her tax-cutting economic plans Former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt are among the bookmakers' favourites Several British lawmakers, including former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, were trying to scoop up support on Friday ahead of a short, intense contest to replace …

Johnson loyalists call for his return as Truss ends short, chaotic term in No 10
2 years, 2 months ago

Johnson loyalists call for his return as Truss ends short, chaotic term in No 10

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Former culture secretary Nadine Dorries said she had spoken to Mr Johnson – currently …

What next after Liz Truss’s resignation as Tory leader?
2 years, 2 months ago

What next after Liz Truss’s resignation as Tory leader?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The hope is perhaps that …

From Thatcher, May to Johnson & Truss, British Conservative Leaders Ousted by Their Party
2 years, 2 months ago

From Thatcher, May to Johnson & Truss, British Conservative Leaders Ousted by Their Party

News 18  

British Prime Minister Liz Truss is the latest Conservative leader to feel her party’s wrath, resigning on Thursday after a key minister quit and lawmakers rebelled just six weeks into her tenure. Here are four leaders previously ousted by their fellow Tories: Margaret Thatcher Britain’s longest-serving prime minister of the 20th century tearfully stepped down in November 1990 after a …

Liz Leaves: A Timeline of How Truss Tumbled Down Downing Street in 6 Weeks
2 years, 2 months ago

Liz Leaves: A Timeline of How Truss Tumbled Down Downing Street in 6 Weeks

News 18  

It was all over before it had barely begun. SEPT. 23 – MINI-BUDGET Truss’s finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng sets out a “mini-budget” that includes 45 billion pounds of unfunded tax cuts and huge increases in government borrowing. SEPT. 26 – BANK OF ENGLAND CONCERNED The central bank says it will not hesitate to change interest rates and is monitoring markets …

Joe Lycett encourages Liz Truss to enter Tory leadership race next week: ‘U shud run babe’
2 years, 2 months ago

Joe Lycett encourages Liz Truss to enter Tory leadership race next week: ‘U shud run babe’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joe Lycett has joked that …

Losing trust in Truss, and why it matters
2 years, 2 months ago

Losing trust in Truss, and why it matters

Hindustan Times  

Even by the chaotic standards set by post-Brexit Britain, the 45 stormy days with Liz Truss at the helm were unprecedented. Ms Truss lost two senior ministers in two weeks, the Conservative Party’s whip and deputy whip reportedly quit, and the backbencher Members of Parliament were up in arms against what they see as rank incompetence. The country now stares …

Liz Truss resigns as U.K. Prime Minister
2 years, 2 months ago

Liz Truss resigns as U.K. Prime Minister

The Hindu  

Britain is about to get its third Prime Minister in three months, with Prime Minister Liz Truss, who faced growing pressure from Conservative MPs, announcing that she will quit the post. — Liz Truss October 20, 2022 Speaking later to the press, Mr. Graham was asked whether he would accept that the whole situation was a “dog’s dinner”. Shortly after …

Liz Truss Resigns As UK Prime Minister
2 years, 2 months ago

Liz Truss Resigns As UK Prime Minister

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Embattled U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned Thursday following a tumultuous few weeks in office now distinguished as the shortest term in history. "I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected by the Conservative Party" UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resignshttps://t.co/O5kO1WJ4tY pic.twitter.com/Gq6FtOGNIP — BBC Breaking News October 20, 2022 Truss said she informed King Charles …

Liz Truss gone: Who will become the UK’s new prime minister?
2 years, 2 months ago

Liz Truss gone: Who will become the UK’s new prime minister?

Al Jazeera  

A leadership election will be completed within the next week to choose a successor to Liz Truss after she announced her resignation following just 45 days in office, and became the shortest-serving prime minister in British history. These are the potential names to watch in the race to succeed Liz Truss: Rishi Sunak The United Kingdom’s former finance minister was …

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss announces resignation
2 years, 2 months ago

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss announces resignation

Al Jazeera  

Truss says she will stand down as leader of the Conservative Party, triggering a contest to elect her successor. British Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced she will stand down as leader of the Conservative Party after her policies triggered economic turmoil and sharply divided the party. Speaking outside her Downing Street office on Thursday, Truss said she could not …

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss announces resignation after a month and a half in power
2 years, 2 months ago

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss announces resignation after a month and a half in power

ABC  

Liz Truss will become the shortest-serving prime minister in Britain's history after bowing to pressure from her own MPs to resign following a disastrous start to her premiership. Key points: British Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced she will step down from her position That decision makes her the shortest-serving prime minister in the history of the United Kingdom The …

Boris Johnson expected to stand in contest to replace UK PM Liz Truss: Report
2 years, 2 months ago

Boris Johnson expected to stand in contest to replace UK PM Liz Truss: Report

India Today  

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is likely to enter the contest to choose a Conservative Party leader to replace Liz Truss, who resigned this evening, news agency Reuters said, quoting a Times report. Johnson was forced to step down as PM earlier this year over allegations of Covid-19 lockdown violations, following which Liz Truss took over. UK Prime Minister …

Liz Truss faces clamor to quit amid UK government chaos
2 years, 2 months ago

Liz Truss faces clamor to quit amid UK government chaos

Deccan Chronicle  

LONDON: UK Prime Minister Liz Truss was hanging on to power by a thread on Thursday, after a senior minister quit her government with a barrage of criticism and a vote in the House of Commons descended into chaos and acrimony. A botched economic plan unveiled by the government last month triggered financial turmoil and a political crisis that has …

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after six weeks in office
2 years, 2 months ago

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after six weeks in office

Al Jazeera  

Truss, heavily criticised for her economic agenda, to leave Downing Street just weeks after being appointed. “But no new prime minister’s position has unravelled so early into their premiership or so catastrophically as Truss’s has over the last few weeks.” The 47-year-old, who entered parliament in 2010, found herself in a first cabinet position in 2014 as secretary of state …

UK’s Liz Truss on the brink as MPs row, interior minister quits
2 years, 2 months ago

UK’s Liz Truss on the brink as MPs row, interior minister quits

Al Jazeera  

British Prime Minister Liz Truss is fighting to hold on to her job after her interior minister resigned and Conservative legislators openly quarrelled in parliament over a vote on fracking for shale gas. “Pretending we haven’t made mistakes, carrying on as if everyone can’t see that we have made them and hoping that things will magically come right is not …

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