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Boris Johnson’s successor dethroned by backbench rebellion caused by disastrous ‘mini-Budget’

Former leadership rivals among those who could be in line to replace the departing Truss

Liz Truss made her resignation speech outside 10 Downing Street today - but many viewers were concerned about the whereabouts of Tobias Gough, who has been dubbed 'Hot Podium Guy'

Boris Johnson is 13/1 to make a sensational comeback at No.10

Truss' announcement follows weeks of criticism from her opponents and members of her own Conservative Party, and the resignation of two of her top Cabinet picks.

Truss, heavily criticised for her economic agenda, to leave Downing Street just weeks after being appointed.

The Conservatives know the people’s verdict would be devastating. But they can’t be allowed to carry on in a state of perpetual chaos, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The MP for South West Norfolk faced a turbulent time in Downing Street since taking over from Boris Johnson.

In a night emblematic of Liz Truss’s chaotic premiership, confusion reigned in parliament as an opposition day motion on the contentious issue of fracking became a confidence vote in her leadership. Labour MPs reported seeing Conservatives being manhandled and “bullied” into the chamber by government whips – who reportedly attempted…