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Liz Truss resigns as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
Liz Truss has resigned as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
The Prime Minister confirmed her departure from her role after just six weeks. Ms Truss has faced mounting pressure after a number of disasters following on from the announcement of her economic plans.
She 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.
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"Putin's "illegal war in Ukraine threatens the security of our whole continent and our country has been held back for too long by low economic growth.
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Body found on busy road in middle of the night
A body was found on a busy main road near a park.
Merseyside Police has confirmed the body of a man was found on Tuesday, October 18 at around 11.10pm. The force told the ECHO that emergency services rushed to Gateacre Park Drive on Tuesday night following a report of a man's body being found.
A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: "Emergency services attended following a report that a man’s body had been found on Gateacre Park Drive, Gateacre at around 11.10pm on Tuesday 18 October."
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Hunt launched after wanted man didn't turn up to court
Police launched a manhunt after a suspected criminal failed to turn up to court.
Francis Lee Culshaw is wanted by the force for skipping a court appearance after being charged over driving offences. The 33-year-old, who has links to Bootle and Litherland, is suspected of aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and driving a vehicle with no insurance.
Officers have now issued a warrant for his arrest and are asking members of the public for information about his whereabouts. He is described as white, 5ft 6 tall, of slim build with blue eyes, an unshaven face and dark brown short hair.
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