Liz Truss quits as UK Prime Minister after Tory revolt
Liz Truss has stunned the nation by resigning as Prime Minister just weeks after taking office. In a blunt statement, she admitted she could not deliver the Tory mandate amid “great economic and international instability.”
Truss bows out amid Tory mutiny
The PM met with Sir Graham Brady, chair of the powerful 1922 Committee, today. They agreed a leadership contest will be held within a week. Until then, Truss will remain in charge – but only as a caretaker.
The resignation follows chaos in Westminster, where a growing number of Tory MPs openly called for Truss to step down. The pressure finally proved too much for the beleaguered leader.
Opposition slams Tories, demands election
Labour boss Keir Starmer wasted no time in piling on the pressure. He declared the Tories “no longer have a mandate to govern” and called for an immediate general election.
“The British people deserve so much better than this revolving door of chaos after 12 years of Tory failure,” Starmer said. “They have wrecked the economy, sparked a cost-of-living crisis, and forced mortgage bills up by £500 a month. It will take years to fix their mess.”
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey also jumped in, demanding a general election to finally boot the Conservatives out.
“We don’t need another Conservative PM who stumbles from one crisis to the next,” he tweeted. “It’s time to give the public a say.”
New Tory leadership race kicks off
With the PM’s dramatic exit, the race to replace Liz Truss is officially on. The Tories now face a crucial battle to steady the ship – but the political storm shows no sign of easing.
