Liz Truss Resigns as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
49-Day Term Marked by Economic Turmoil and Political Upheaval
Truss Tenders Resignation to King, Leadership Election to be Held
Liz Truss, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has announced her resignation after just 49 days in office. The announcement comes amid widespread economic and political turmoil caused by her policies.
Truss's tenure was marked by a series of controversial decisions, including tax cuts that sparked market chaos and a budget that was met with widespread criticism. The resulting political instability has led to calls for her resignation from within her own Conservative Party.
In a statement to the House of Commons, Truss said that she had "tendered my resignation to His Majesty the King. A leadership election will be held within a week."
Truss's resignation is a major blow to the Conservative Party, which is now facing a leadership vacuum. The party is expected to hold a leadership election to choose a new leader who can unite the party and lead the country through this period of uncertainty.
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