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British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns

October 21, 2022

After just 45 days on the job, British Prime Minister Liz Truss stepped down saying, "I recognize, given the situation I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected by the Conservative Party."

Liz Truss outside 10 Downing Street, looking downcast
Image: Daniel Leal/AFP
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