Liz Truss has made a statement in which she revealed she has quit as Prime Minister today (October 20).
Standing outside Number 10 Downing Street at 1.30pm, Truss broke the news to the waiting media.
The news aired live on ITV.
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It comes after fierce backlash over her decision making following her appointment as PM little under six weeks ago.
She, of course, took over from Boris Johnson.
Liz Truss statement: PM steps down
Standing at the podium, Truss said: “I came into office at a time of great economic and international instability.
“Families and businesses were worried about how to pay their bills.
I have therefore spoken to His Majesty the King to notify him that I am resigning as leader of the Conservative party.
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