Liz Truss: shortest serving prime ministers in UK history
2 years, 2 months ago

Liz Truss: shortest serving prime ministers in UK history

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Bonar resigned as PM due to ill health Sir Alec Douglas-Home: 1 year, 1 month Sir Alec Douglas-Home, a Conservative, became prime minister in October 1963 but found himself out of office the following year, having spent just one year and one day in the top job. Sir Anthony was created Earl of Avon in 1961 and died in January 1977. open image in gallery Eden was forced to quit over the Suez crisis Gordon Brown: 2 years 11 months Former Labour prime minister Gordon Brown was first elected to parliament in 1983 as the MP for Dunfermline East. Boris Johnson: 3 years open image in gallery Former prime minister Boris Johnson left after multiple scandals regarding parties during lockdown Boris Johnson resigned in July 2022 – less than three years after leading the Conservative Party to its biggest general election victory since 1987. Liz Truss: 45 days open image in gallery Prime minister Liz Truss making a statement outside 10 Downing Street, London, where she announced her resignation Liz Truss resigned as prime minister on 20 October, following weeks of questions about her future in the aftermath of September’s disastrous mini-Budget.

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UK Elections 2024: Rishi Sunak Resigns as Prime Minister
6 months, 1 week ago

UK Elections 2024: Rishi Sunak Resigns as Prime Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak departed from Buckingham Palace following his resignation as prime minister late Friday morning, after the Conservative Party suffered staggering losses in the general election. Starmer: We will put the country first, party second Labour leader Keir Starmer, who is set to become the first Labour prime minister in 14 years, says his government will always …

Liz Truss loses seat as ex-prime minister becomes biggest scalp in Tory bloodbath
6 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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Michael Gove blames Liz Truss for blue wall collapse as Tories face wipeout
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Michael Gove blames Liz Truss for blue wall collapse as Tories face wipeout

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Michael Gove has blamed Liz Truss for the Conservative Party’s collapse …

Liz Truss insists she was not the worst prime minister – it was Tony Blair
7 months, 1 week ago

Liz Truss insists she was not the worst prime minister – it was Tony Blair

The Independent  

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I don’t want to be PM again, Liz Truss insists as she refuses to apologise
8 months, 3 weeks ago

I don’t want to be PM again, Liz Truss insists as she refuses to apologise

The Independent  

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Former U.K. leader Liz Truss blames others for her brief, chaotic tenure — and she endorses Trump
9 months ago

Former U.K. leader Liz Truss blames others for her brief, chaotic tenure — and she endorses Trump

LA Times  

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss speaks during this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference in Oxon Hill, Md., on Feb. 22. Tim Bale, professor of politics at Queen Mary University of London, said Truss’ media onslaught “confirms her transformation into a radical right-wing populist.” Truss became prime minister in September 2022 when she was elected by the governing Conservative Party …

Former British PM Liz Truss announces new political movement ahead of polls
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Truss’s honours list proves once again she is a politician without judgement
1 year ago

Truss’s honours list proves once again she is a politician without judgement

The Independent  

Liz Truss was prime minister for a shorter time than George Canning, the holder of the previous record for brevity of service. Her elevation was the first test of the principle that a prime minister could be chosen by party members outside parliament and imposed on MPs who would have chosen differently. The news release from No 10 on Friday …

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss has a book coming out next spring
1 year, 4 months ago

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss has a book coming out next spring

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss has a book coming out next spring in which she will reflect on her years in government, offer advice for future leaders and recall lessons she learned while often being “the only conservative in the room.” Truss, whose 45 days as Prime Minister was the shortest term in British history, is …

It wasn’t me: Ex-UK PM Truss blames ‘system’ for her failure
1 year, 11 months ago

It wasn’t me: Ex-UK PM Truss blames ‘system’ for her failure

Associated Press  

LONDON — Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss says her failure wasn’t her fault. Truss on Sunday blamed a “powerful economic establishment” and internal Conservative Party opposition for the rapid collapse of her government, and said she still believes her tax-cutting policies were the right ones. In the article, she claimed her government was made a “scapegoat” for long-brewing instability …

Ex-UK leader Truss to urge tougher China stance in Tokyo
1 year, 11 months ago

Ex-UK leader Truss to urge tougher China stance in Tokyo

Associated Press  

LONDON — Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss will join the former leaders of Australia and Belgium at a conference in Tokyo later this month to call for a tougher international approach to China. The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China, an international group of lawmakers concerned about how democratic countries approach Beijing, said Friday that Truss will speak alongside former Australian …

Liz Truss to stand again as Tory MP after being ousted as UK PM within 45 days
2 years, 1 month 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 …

In farewell speech, Liz Truss calls for continued support to Ukraine against Russian aggression
2 years, 2 months ago

In farewell speech, Liz Truss calls for continued support to Ukraine against Russian aggression

Hindustan Times  

Outgoing British Prime Minister Liz Truss in a farewell speech from 10, Downing Street, on Tuesday, extended her support to war-torn Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. Outgoing British Prime Minister Liz Truss delivers final speech at 10 Downing Street in London, Tuesday Truss also wished Rishi Sunak, her successor, "every success" as she highlighted some of her administration's triumphs. …

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

Liz Truss holds back-to-back farewell parties at Chequers
2 years, 2 months ago

Liz Truss holds back-to-back farewell parties at Chequers

The Independent  

Liz Truss is holding a series of parties at Chequers, the prime minister’s countryside residence, this weekend to bid farewell to ministers and staff who supported her fleeting premiership. Prime ministers must cover the cost of private events held at the 16th-century Buckinghamshire manor The bill for any private event or party held at Chequers is footed by the PM. …

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 …

UK gets fifth prime minister in just over six years
2 years, 2 months ago

UK gets fifth prime minister in just over six years

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. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak will be the UK’s fifth prime minister in …

Column: Britain’s prime minister followed the GOP’s economic plan. She lost her job in record time.
2 years, 2 months ago

Column: Britain’s prime minister followed the GOP’s economic plan. She lost her job in record time.

LA Times  

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss announces her resignation on Oct. 20 after the collapse of a disastrous conservative economic plan. “The new U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss has laid out a terrific supply-side economic growth plan, which looks a lot like the basic thrust of Kevin McCarthy’s ‘Commitment to America’ plan,” he told viewers of his daily program that …

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, …

Britain’s Liz Truss can claim ₹1.07 cr a year for life as ex-prime minister
2 years, 2 months ago

Britain’s Liz Truss can claim ₹1.07 cr a year for life as ex-prime minister

Live Mint  

Liz truss, the shortest-serving Britain Prime Minister, will be able to claim expenses of up to Pound Sterling 115,000 a year for the rest of her life. It is a government-regulated programme introduced in 1990 to “assist former Prime Ministers still active in public life". The allowance reimburses former prime ministers for office and secretarial costs arising from their public …

Rishi Sunak back in the race of UK Prime Minister: Details
2 years, 2 months ago

Rishi Sunak back in the race of UK Prime Minister: Details

Op India  

Rishi Sunak stands to be the favourite to succeed Liz Truss as the leader of the deeply divided Conservative Party and as the next prime minister of the United Kingdom, days after Truss announced her resignation as a result of a number of policy reversals, Cabinet reshuffles, and an open revolt against her. Mordaunt, the former defence secretary, ran against …

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 …

As Truss Throws in the Towel, Time for Sunak to Rise From Ashes? A Look at Process for New PM, Options
2 years, 2 months ago

As Truss Throws in the Towel, Time for Sunak to Rise From Ashes? A Look at Process for New PM, Options

News 18  

In a span of 45 days, Liz Truss faced myriad challenges. Truss, the shortest-serving prime minister in UK history, leaves lasting scars on the economy after her botched budget rocked markets, spiked borrowing costs and tanked the pound. The former health and foreign minister, referred to as the “real prime minister” in the wake of Truss’ failings, has clarified that …

Liz Truss’s history of U-turns as PM steps down after just 45 days in power
2 years, 2 months ago

Liz Truss’s history of U-turns as PM steps down after just 45 days in power

The Independent  

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Britain's Liz Truss joins club of shortest-serving world leaders. Who are the others?
2 years, 2 months ago

Britain's Liz Truss joins club of shortest-serving world leaders. Who are the others?

Firstpost  

Liz Truss’ resignation after 45 days earns her the dubious distinction of being the shortest-serving leader in British history, but many world leaders have lasted far less On 6 September, Britain got a new prime minister when Queen Elizabeth II formally appointed Liz Truss. Britain’s prime ministers Until Thursday when Liz Truss resigned, Tory statesman George Canning held the distinction …

'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 …

World’s media assess Liz Truss’s demise and UK political turmoil
2 years, 2 months ago

World’s media assess Liz Truss’s demise and UK political turmoil

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. The Washington Post’s editorial board has put forward a strategy for Britain to “right …

Tory troubles: A brief timeline of UK political upheavals
2 years, 2 months ago

Tory troubles: A brief timeline of UK political upheavals

Associated Press  

LONDON — It is a British cliché that a week is a long time in politics. In a matter of days, her U-turn on economic plans that made global markets jittery and the resignations of key ministers prompted calls from within Truss’ party for her to step down. MAY’S BREXIT MANDATE Theresa May succeeded Cameron as Conservative leader and prime …

Liz Truss promised UK a shakeup — but was forced out instead
2 years, 2 months ago

Liz Truss promised UK a shakeup — but was forced out instead

Associated Press  

LONDON — Liz Truss became prime minister on a promise to open a new era of growth by shaking up Britain’s economy. Serious and stiff as a public speaker, she called herself a “disruptor,” ready to upend existing economic “orthodoxy.” On the campaign trail, Truss, who was then foreign secretary, vowed to slash taxes and red tape “from day one,” …

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 …

Liz Truss will have a claim to being the U.K.'s shortest-serving prime minister
2 years, 2 months ago

Liz Truss will have a claim to being the U.K.'s shortest-serving prime minister

NPR  

Liz Truss will have a claim to being the U.K.'s shortest-serving prime minister Enlarge this image toggle caption Stefan Rousseau/AP Stefan Rousseau/AP Liz Truss is expected to leave office as the United Kingdom's prime minister in the coming days. That tenure, which likely will fall short of 60 days, would give her a claim to being Britain's shortest-serving prime minister. …

Liz Truss to get Rs 1 crore payout every year after 45-day stint as UK PM | Details
2 years, 2 months ago

Liz Truss to get Rs 1 crore payout every year after 45-day stint as UK PM | Details

India Today  

Despite serving as the UK Prime Minister for just 45 days, Liz Truss is entitled to an annual payout of £115,000 for life. The outgoing Conservative leader can claim the money from the Public Duty Costs Allowance -- which was introduced to help former prime ministers remain active in public life. Since the scheme was first introduced, several prime ministers …

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 …

Texts to friends at 4 am, resignation in afternoon: Liz Truss's last day in office
2 years, 2 months ago

Texts to friends at 4 am, resignation in afternoon: Liz Truss's last day in office

India Today  

Texts at 4 am, a flurry of meetings and confirmation that she would lose the confidence vote. These are the events that led up to Liz Truss's resignation as the UK Prime Minister on Thursday. Hours before she announced her resignation, a flurry of activities was reported at 10, Downing street -- the prime minister's official residence -- as Truss …

Liz Truss out of office without a cherished India-UK free trade agreement
2 years, 2 months ago

Liz Truss out of office without a cherished India-UK free trade agreement

India Today  

Britain’s third female Prime Minister, Liz Truss, is out of office on Thursday after one of the shortest tenures at 10 Downing Street in London and without a cherished India-UK free trade agreement under her belt as a Brexit prize. On the campaign trail, Truss reaffirmed that she remains “very, very committed” to strengthen bilateral ties at a hustings event …

Truss quits, but UK’s political and economic turmoil persist
2 years, 2 months ago

Truss quits, but UK’s political and economic turmoil persist

Associated Press  

LONDON — British Prime Minister Liz Truss quit Thursday after a tumultuous and historically brief term marred by economic policies that roiled financial markets and a rebellion in her political party that obliterated her authority. While many Britons joined the world in laughing at the lettuce joke, Bronwyn Maddox, director of international affairs think-tank Chatham House, said “there is no …

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?

The Independent  

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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 …

Liz Truss: Ricky Gervais and Nish Kumar among stars to react to PM resigning after six weeks
2 years, 2 months ago

Liz Truss: Ricky Gervais and Nish Kumar among stars to react to PM resigning after six weeks

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Comedians Ricky Gervais, Nish Kumar and David Baddiel are among the …

Liz Truss promised U.K. a shakeup — but was forced out instead
2 years, 2 months ago

Liz Truss promised U.K. a shakeup — but was forced out instead

The Hindu  

Liz Truss became prime minister on a promise to open a new era of growth by shaking up Britain's economy. Serious and stiff as a public speaker, she called herself a “disruptor," ready to upend existing economic “orthodoxy.” On the campaign trail, Ms. Truss, who was then foreign secretary, vowed to slash taxes and red tape “from day one,” boost …

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss quits after turmoil obliterated her authority
2 years, 2 months ago

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss quits after turmoil obliterated her authority

The Hindu  

Published : Oct 20, 2022 21:49 IST British Prime Minister Liz Truss quit on October 20 — bowing to the inevitable after a tumultuous term in which her policies triggered turmoil in financial markets and a rebellion in her party that obliterated her authority. Making a hastily scheduled statement outside her 10 Downing Street office, Truss acknowledged that “I cannot …

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 Truss resigns as U.K. PM, successor to be elected next week
2 years, 2 months ago

Liz Truss resigns as U.K. PM, successor to be elected next week

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Liz Truss on October 20 dramatically announced her resignation just six weeks after taking office. Conservative lord Ed Vaizey said the “only way out of this mess is for Liz Truss to stand down and for somebody to be appointed as prime minister by Conservative MPs”. Starmer asked the House of Commons: “What’s the point of a …

Liz Truss announces resignation after just 45 days as prime minister
2 years, 2 months ago

Liz Truss announces resignation after just 45 days as prime minister

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. An election for the leadership of the Conservative party will be completed by 28 October …

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 …

Thom Yorke blasts Tories after Liz Truss resignation: ‘Bring down this government’
2 years, 2 months ago

Thom Yorke blasts Tories after Liz Truss resignation: ‘Bring down this government’

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has …

UK: Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after 45 days in office
2 years, 2 months ago

UK: Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after 45 days in office

Op India  

United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned on Thursday 20th October 2022. 47-year-old Liz Truss said, “I recognize though, given the situation, I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected by the Conservative Party. We have agreed there will be a leadership election to be completed in the next week.” Concluding her final address, Liz Truss said, “This …

Why Liz Truss was forced out as Britain’s prime minister only after 45 days?
2 years, 2 months ago

Why Liz Truss was forced out as Britain’s prime minister only after 45 days?

Live Mint  

In six weeks' time, Liz Truss has gone from becoming the UK's favourite ‘kid on the block’ to the most unpopular one. Here's what happened after it was announced: The Bank of England was forced into emergency bond-buying to stem a sharp sell-off in Britain's 2.1 trillion pound government bond market that threatened to wreak havoc in the pension industry …

Liz Truss resigns after only 45 days in office, becomes UK's shortest-serving PM – Firstpost
2 years, 2 months ago

Liz Truss resigns after only 45 days in office, becomes UK's shortest-serving PM – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Her decision to step down comes after a tumultuous six-week term in which her policies triggered turmoil in financial markets and a rebellion in her party undermined her authority New Delhi: UK PM Liz Truss resigned on Thursday after only 45 days in office. She said “I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected.” #WATCH | Liz Truss …

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