‘I cannot deliver the mandate’: Liz Truss resigns

Prime Minister Liz Truss has resigned.

In a statement outside No 10 she said: “I recognise… given the situation I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected by the Conservative Party.”

Liz Truss said she has informed the King she is resigning as leader of the Conservative Party and expects a leadership election within one week.

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Friday 04/11/2022 12:00 GMT

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