The Conservative MP was effectively crowned PM after rivals failed to secure a place on the final ballot
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Rishi Sunak set to become UK’s next prime minister
Sunak could find himself as the country’s next prime minister after Liz Truss resigned and Boris Johnson has dropped out of the race
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Liz Truss resigns: How will the next UK prime minister be elected?
Liz Truss quit on Thursday as UK’s prime minister as her tenure forced her out after her mini budget and other economic programmers left the country’s financial stability in jeopardy, leaving many people poorer.
The British Conservative Party will now elect a new leader by October 28. Truss’ successor will be the sovereign nation’s fifth prime […]
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In pictures: UK prime minister Liz Truss has resigned after just 44 days in office
Truss came to power after Boris Johnson was removed from office after only two years as Prime Minister
Britain economy
Liz Truss served fewer days than it took to elect her as Prime Minister
The leadership election that ushered her into office took two months, while Truss only served for 44 days
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UK inflation to soar over 15 percent without energy support as Truss quits
An exact prediction now is almost impossible for many economists, as former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned
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Liz Truss becomes the shortest serving Prime Minister in history
In a statement made a few moments ago, Truss declared her resignation
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UK prime minister Liz Truss resigns after just 44 days
The shock departure comes following a political storm over her mini budget
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Who could replace Liz Truss? UK prime minister warned, has ’12 hours to turn things around’
Truss recently apologised for her “mistakes” and vowed to remain prime minister, adding “I will lead the Conservatives into the next general election”
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Pound bounces as UK parliament suspension ruled illegal
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says after the ruling that he doesn’t like it but will go along with it
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Boris Johnson, girlfriend first unmarried couple to move into Downing Street
New Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his girlfriend Carrie Symonds move into Downing Street
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New PM Boris Johnson promises Brexit on Oct 31 ‘no ifs, no buts’
Speaking outside his Downing Street office, Boris Johnson promises to do a ‘new deal’ with Brussels
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Iran warns new British PM it will ‘protect’ Gulf waters
Warning comes as Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tweets message of congratulations to Boris Johnson
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EU leaders pile pressure on UK MPs to back Brexit deal
European leaders warn that the alternative is a cliff-edge exit from the EU next week
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UK Brexit turmoil could spook Gulf investors
Investment experts warn of a ‘train crash’ effect if Britain is forced into no deal Brexit
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UK says still ‘big issues’ to resolve in Brexit talks
Britain seeks to dampen growing talk of a Brexit breakthrough ahead of a crucial summit next week