
The departure of British Prime Minister Liz Truss, after six chaotic weeks marked by policy U-turns and growing discontent within her own Conservative Party, spells more uncertainty for the United Kingdom, financial markets and foreign policy. As the contest to succeed Britain's shortest-serving premier begins, the country is seeking a new leader for the second time in four months.
International reactions to the fall of Truss, whose 45-day premiership was marred by political and economic upheaval, have been varied.