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Liz Truss timeline: Everything that happened in 44 days as Prime Minister

She announced this afternoon that she would resign, after promising "bold plans" to grow the economy.

Daily Record · Oct 20, 2022

British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after tumultuous 6-week term

Truss, who said she will remain in office for a few more days, has been prime minister for just 45 days.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2022

City financial markets in upbeat mood after Truss resignation

Gilts, pound and shares all rise as PM quits

Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2022

Liz Truss resigns as PM and triggers fresh leadership election

Truss says she will step down after a week-long emergency contest to find successor

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2022

When is the next general election?

Lid Dem leader Sir Ed Davey has lead calls for a general election

Manchester Evening News · Oct 20, 2022

Truss resigns as UK prime minister after tax-cut plan backfires

Liz Truss resigned as U.K. prime minister after a brief and chaotic tenure that saw her announce a massive package of unfunded tax cuts before unwinding most of it in the face of a market rout.

Tribune News Service · Oct 20, 2022

Liz Truss timeline: 44 days from appointment to resignation

She promised a “bold plan” to cut taxes and grow the economy and “deliver on the energy crisis”

Wales Online · Oct 20, 2022

The mini-budget that broke Britain – and Liz Truss

From soaring mortgage costs to a sterling slump, the fiscal event set off a chain of chaos that led to PM’s downfall

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2022

British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after weeks of criticism and turmoil

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.

WEKU · Oct 20, 2022

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after six weeks in office

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

Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2022